Glad to see the tort is getting back to normal.Hello everyone! Thanks for the advice. I think "Koopa Troop" is fine. He ate an entire dish of food yesterday, wandered around his tank, and even sat in his little pool. I will keep an eye on him for a while, just to make sure.
I also stressed to my son, the importance of NOT taking KT out of his tank.
Great! Take care now.Hello everyone! Thanks for the advice. I think "Koopa Troop" is fine. He ate an entire dish of food yesterday, wandered around his tank, and even sat in his little pool. I will keep an eye on him for a while, just to make sure.
I also stressed to my son, the importance of NOT taking KT out of his tank.
I don't want to sound harsh but first of all, that tank is way too small. They have no concept of glass and will think they are trapped, frustrated over trying to get out.
You are also feeding him improper food as well (little to no nutrients).
Refer to this: http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/nutrientanalysis.htm
This makes me cringe a little. How does he get stepped on? OMG. Hope you find the time to read more posts on proper care throughout this forum. Accidents happen I'm sure but common sense is common sense.
Please take this as constructive criticism. If your son wants a tortoise, and you want to properly take care of it, please try harder. I don't want to seem mean, but I love these animals. Just my 2 cents.
Welcome to the forum. We are all here with the same goals for our tortoises.
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1. We've had him 2 days... the tank is temporary until we can get a rubber maid tub (as we were instructed by the breeder)
2. We feed him mix greens, carrots, and a little strawberry... we also supplement with Flukers (as instructed by the breeder)
3. If you were truly trying to NOT sound harsh, the cringe comment, telling me that I should take time to read, AND telling me that I have no common sense was a fail.
4. Obviously... I care about "these animals" or I would not have taken the time to join a forum, post, and take abuse from someone who thinks new owners have no common sense.
... Just my 2 cents
Thanks,
Shamelle
Hi @Shamelle
I am trying to make out which exact species this tort is so I can direct you to the correct care sheet for this species.
TFO has species experts that have kindly put together up to date information on care as there is a lot of outdated information widely available on the internet and from pet stores and, sadly, from some breeders and vets too.
If you haven't already read it, I recommend starting with this on Beginner Mistakes
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
From my observations of the tank:
It is on the small side and a young tort like this needs it covered, avoiding touching or obstructing the lamp, to create a closed chamber which raises humidity for healthy shell growth.
The basking lamp must hang vertically to be effective. It must be 35C/95-100F directly under it which your tort needs for basking to raise its core temperature to digest food. An accurate digital thermometer is a must; a temperature gun type is inexpensive and best for spot measurements. Don't trust the clamp attachments; they have a habit of giving way and the hot lamp is a fire risk.
A terracotta plant saucer makes a good safe water dish and a large piece of flat rock or slate is an excellent food plate that helps to keep your tort's beak in shape while s/he eats.
Your tort's diet is a variety of leafy weedy greens. Many of us supplement with a pelleted food in winter when weeds are short. Your tort cannot digest sugars properly- they cause digestive and kidney problems - so fruit, carrot, bell pepper and tomato should only be fed very sparingly and very occasionally if at all.
I hope this is helpful.
Some breeders will tell you things so they make money from the company that work with them so they make more money and I think its great, humidity is Up and everything, but you should watch the tortoise more often so nothing like that happens again, these people are just trying to help your situation, they have had tortoises for years, you had one for two days, I suggest using cardboard around the glass so he cant see out of it and add grass to his diet for fiberView attachment 200357
1. We've had him 2 days... the tank is temporary until we can get a rubber maid tub (as we were instructed by the breeder)
2. We feed him mix greens, carrots, and a little strawberry... we also supplement with Flukers (as instructed by the breeder)
3. If you were truly trying to NOT sound harsh, the cringe comment, telling me that I should take time to read, AND telling me that I have no common sense was a fail.
4. Obviously... I care about "these animals" or I would not have taken the time to join a forum, post, and take abuse from someone who thinks new owners have no common sense.
... Just my 2 cents
Thanks,
Shamelle