I just wanted to take the time to thank everyone on this forum. I have read and learned so much as a first time tortoise owner from all of you.
My beautiful yearling Hermans Tortoise Nelson passed away this morning. I am quite distraught and feel responsible, but I know I was taking excellent care of him based on all the info I have gotten from all of you.
He had been lethargic/ not eating/eye problems. The vet could not determine what was wrong. He was thriving this summer in his outdoor garden but became sick this winter.
All his conditions indoors/food matched the advice here, but somehow I couldn't save him.
I hope in time I will love a tortoise again, they are such amazing creatures.
My beautiful yearling Hermans Tortoise Nelson passed away this morning. I am quite distraught and feel responsible, but I know I was taking excellent care of him based on all the info I have gotten from all of you.
He had been lethargic/ not eating/eye problems. The vet could not determine what was wrong. He was thriving this summer in his outdoor garden but became sick this winter.
All his conditions indoors/food matched the advice here, but somehow I couldn't save him.
I hope in time I will love a tortoise again, they are such amazing creatures.