Russian tortoise isn’t eating

Afrinshermin

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Hi I just got my Russian tortoise 11 days ago and he doesn’t eat. I can’t take him to a vet because of this situation and I’ve researched a bunch to see why he wasn’t eating but most forums said it would be because of his environment and that he should have started after one week. He’s nibbled on a few dandelion but I want him to eat other stuff too. I’ve ordered food and lighting the day I got him but it doesn’t come till tomorrow. I don’t want him to be sick or die.
 

Afrinshermin

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We give him regular baths so that he stays hydrated but he also doesn’t poop he just poops urates
 

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I would continue daily warm water baths for the foreseeable future. My guy didn't eat reliably for months... they're tough as nails and if you keep making stuff available, eventually he'll eat... try mazuri and hibiscus and dandelions and plantain
 

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