Jwbk03
New Member
Hi! I am a very new tortoise owner. I just got an ornate box turtle of 8 to 9 months old. So far it’s been good but for the past day he hasn’t moved but he is alive cause I check on him every so often under his wood cover and he looks around when it gets lifted. Yesterday he was active and always moving and today it’s like the polar opposite. I know that he isn’t moving cause he’s in the same exact spot, facing the same way, every time I checked on him.
Is this just because he’s in a whole new place (I got him 2 days ago) or maybe because he’s so young? Maybe I’m paranoid lol I just would love some reassurance.
Also! I’ve been turning off his UVB every night and keeping his heat lamp on. Is that the right thing to do? The temperature is at 80°F and it hasn't fluctuated from that. Is that a good temperature to have it at?
Ive been feeding him grated carrot, squash, and zucchini for vegetables and canned crickets for his protein and all his food is dusted with calcium powder. Should I be adding or subtracting anything from that?
Sorry I know this is like an information bomb lol
Is this just because he’s in a whole new place (I got him 2 days ago) or maybe because he’s so young? Maybe I’m paranoid lol I just would love some reassurance.
Also! I’ve been turning off his UVB every night and keeping his heat lamp on. Is that the right thing to do? The temperature is at 80°F and it hasn't fluctuated from that. Is that a good temperature to have it at?
Ive been feeding him grated carrot, squash, and zucchini for vegetables and canned crickets for his protein and all his food is dusted with calcium powder. Should I be adding or subtracting anything from that?
Sorry I know this is like an information bomb lol