just a thought, we sometimes stuff a ball with pellets then hydrate them so they expand and dont fall out... it keeps fido amused for a while, maby worth a try? View attachment 144900
What type of floor is he on in your flat. Is it a carpet or a smooth floor?Once again, I took Oli out for a walk today, just before sunset.
Goodness, what a difference there is between Oli at home and Oli outdoors.
There are carpets in my flat, but they never seemed to bother Oli. These carpets take up about 90% of the space on the floor. Oli's room does NOT have a carpet, as his enclosure is in it. And that's the room he does NOT entre when he wants to get to a corner!What type of floor is he on in your flat. Is it a carpet or a smooth floor?
There are carpets in my flat, but they never seemed to bother Oli. These carpets take up about 90% of the space on the floor. Oli's room does NOT have a carpet, as his enclosure is in it. And that's the room he does NOT entre when he wants to get to a corner!
Frankly speaking NO. Am too frustrated, and can only concentrate with typing.Have you had any luck drawing a sketch of your flat/Oli's room?
Can you get something as simple as a cardboard box, cut a hole in it and let him explore. I have a tort room in my house at the moment. Silly things like pushing plants around in pots, trying to squeeze around the back of them, if I put a cardboard box in my room they all try and squeeze in. Quite funny actually. Can you hang food at head height so he has to stretch for it, balls to push, objects to climb over. Anything to stimulate his mind. Bushy plants in pots, put 3 or 4 close together so he has to move them to get through them. In my garden I had to put all my strawberry plants in pots to save them. My torts love to head to these pots and bully them.Frankly speaking NO. Am too frustrated, and can only concentrate with typing.
I have tried plants: natural and fake, no reaction from Oli. I also put food as you say at head height, but here I DO know what stopped Oli from eating it:Can you get something as simple as a cardboard box, cut a hole in it and let him explore. I have a tort room in my house at the moment. Silly things like pushing plants around in pots, trying to squeeze around the back of them, if I put a cardboard box in my room they all try and squeeze in. Quite funny actually. Can you hang food at head height so he has to stretch for it, balls to push, objects to climb over. Anything to stimulate his mind. Bushy plants in pots, put 3 or 4 close together so he has to move them to get through them. In my garden I had to put all my strawberry plants in pots to save them. My torts love to head to these pots and bully them.
They like tight spaces. I have a big terrocota pots upside down with a hole cut out. My larger torts shouldnt be able to get in, but they do, they push it to the wall and squeeze in. Once in turn around. Now getting out is s whole different thing. They walk dragging the pot until it jams the pot then gets out. In the garden ive watched them for hours trying to push through thick Heather bushes. Such stubborn animals. But they love it. I think they need to use all that power they have.I have tried plants: natural and fake, no reaction from Oli. I also put food as you say at head height, but here I DO know what stopped Oli from eating it:
I guess I am the one to blame here: I got him into the habit of being hand-fed. But I have no problem so long as he is happy.
I have tried a big flat rock for him to climb on. EVEN that he is not interested in. I'll try the cardboard, hoping for some change to take place.
Thank you SO MUCH for you tips!
Stubborn.....torts really are! I did not imagine they were that 'bad' when I got Oli, but he too proved to be stubborn. How could ANY animal, ANY, I repeat, sit in a corner HOURS ON END and not get bored or tired?They like tight spaces. I have a big terrocota pots upside down with a hole cut out. My larger torts shouldnt be able to get in, but they do, they push it to the wall and squeeze in. Once in turn around. Now getting out is s whole different thing. They walk dragging the pot until it jams the pot then gets out. In the garden ive watched them for hours trying to push through thick Heather bushes. Such stubborn animals. But they love it. I think they need to use all that power they have.
Oh Lyn, I honestly do not know how to thank you for your help! Thank you.There is a pet shop in Amman that sells all sorts of stuff for all animals including reptiles Gillian. It is called Birds Land and there is another called Cobra. Also there is a Pet Market that deals birds, rabbits etc. If you search you will be able to find out where they are and when open etc. may be worth having a browse around when you have a chance.
The reptile stores will prob have things you could try or adapt for Oli - Lola is using the top off a Cat loo as his hide. I use the base as his bath.
I should think they may have food pellets etc you could try.
Good afternoon Lyn. checked very many pet stores on-line, took down their phone numbers and called them one by one. Yo may/may not believe me: all numbers except one are 'NOT in service!' See what care animals DON'T get here? The one who answered said they only have enclosures as far as accessories for torts are concerned, but not FOOD. The least expensive enclosure costs Jordanian Dinars 180, which is about Euro 180, and I don't think I can afford that. As for food, I was advised by the gentleman to feed my tort lettuce, tomatoes and the rest of that stuff. They don't deal with food, he went on to say, because it would EXPIRE and get thrown away, which they in turn cannot afford.There is a pet shop in Amman that sells all sorts of stuff for all animals including reptiles Gillian. It is called Birds Land and there is another called Cobra. Also there is a Pet Market that deals birds, rabbits etc. If you search you will be able to find out where they are and when open etc. may be worth having a browse around when you have a chance.
The reptile stores will prob have things you could try or adapt for Oli - Lola is using the top off a Cat loo as his hide. I use the base as his bath.
I should think they may have food pellets etc you could try.
I'll see to the food which is obviously the most important thing.Have you tried this one? https://www.facebook.com/janetsadeen/info?tab=overview They're still open and they say they cater to birds and reptiles. I imagine you can get a cuttle bone, at least.
Buying an enclosure anywhere is likely to be a huge and unnecessary expense. The shelfless bookshelf on its back with liner is likely to be cheaper and larger than anything you could buy "for a reptile" - although I'm guessing you don't have the floorspace for it. Given your situation, I would focus more on adding enrichment.
Hi Ken. Oh yes, the price is nothing when compared to the enclosure for Jordanian Dinars 180. What a difference.And the price seems good.
Gillian, this is just how he is.Please, please help me! My tort's been in the same corner for more than three hours!
There must be something wrong. He eats fine, he poops and then crawls to the same corner unless:
- I move him
- We go out for a 'walk'
You are a lovely member of this forum.Hi Gillian, I'm sorry you are so stressed out over this, I would be the same way!! I don't know as much as the other members do about your situation. But however let's see what happens in the next few days. Maybe set up something like the members are saying and go from there. Keep us updated I'm sending positive thoughts to you and Oli
It's just Oli.Hi Ed. Oh yes, Oli is getting enough sunshine: I put him out on the balcony and stand beside him, so as to remain on the safe side.
I agree with you: outdoors is a tort's natural environment. But at the same time I wonder: 'WHY has this NEVER happened before?' Your torts have been outside for long, I presume. So it would only be natural to see them annoyed if you were to move them indoors. Oli has been indoors for 4.5 years.
This morning I soaked him, feed him, thank GOD he's eating. But....he later moved to the same old corner!
Thanks a lot your help. Appreciate it.