nickfudge2001
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Hi. I recently adopted a 12 year old spur thigh Mediterranean tortoise. I have only had him for just under 2 weeks now and he hasn't eaten since being in my care. I am keeping him indoors with a seperate heat lamp and uv bulb (keep the uv on during the day and heat during the night). He's not very lively, not eating and wasn't drinking until I gave him a little bath yesterday. I am keeping him in a rabbit cage at the moment as I was told that's better for circulation and I am using aspen for the bedding which is covering a layer of newspaper. I'm assuming he's trying to hibernate himself but I'm unsure whether or not he has been prepared well enough and eaten enough (when with the previous owner) to be able to do so.
Looking for advice, tips and suggestions based on all the above info as I want Timmy to be a happy tortoise. Pic of Timmy included along with his current habitat.
Looking for advice, tips and suggestions based on all the above info as I want Timmy to be a happy tortoise. Pic of Timmy included along with his current habitat.