Recent content by Jaxcross

Hi. Update on the Sucata I adopted a few wks back. I asked for advice and received a lot of useful info off of this forum. She's improved greatly and is eating a variety of leafy foods, grass n dandelions. However I've read I can give her butternut squash.. I gave her some and she loved it. But...

Hi again. I've increased the heat. I'm bathing her in warm water daily. But I fear it's not working. She just won't eat, and unless I wake her up she just sleeps 24/7.. I've tried all sorts of goodies to tempt her, but she just goes back into her bed and goes to sleep..

Yonne G and Lyn w thank you. Especially Lyn. Your info was just what I was looking for.. Taloula (the tortoise) certainly was not being looked after properly and I'm glad I've taken her on BUT I'm now terrified of not getting it right for her.. Everything you've said Lyn is exactly opposite to...

Thank you for your help.. I'll do it all in next day or so.

I'm just looking now for bigger enclosure, it's a brand new bulb, and i'll go look for Coco coir substrate as well. And I've got the terracotta dish already.. I just need her to eat now.. Thanks

So in order of importance what do I need to do/get first etc. What substrate is best, what sort of thermometer, best food etc etc. .

Why the pond liner..I've not read about the pond liner advice anywhere..

Ok. Well everyone thanks for the info ALL taken on board. But can I just point out I've only had her since last Thursday and I did rescue her. So any more advice is greatly appreciated. Breaking your advice down, your saying she's not warm enough is that the reason she's not eating or active??

She has a table with a heat mat and UV/Basking lamp. But it's only 36 inch long and she's already from front to back of her shell 7 1/2 inch..

Hi. I've looked up the Greek spur thigh and she doesn't look anything like that. I've searched and researched on Google and forums for all basic info about Sulcatas. So I now know basics. My two main concerns is her lack of interest in food. Her virtual none movement and she hasn't drank...

Hi. I've recently rescued a stucata tortoise from someone who clearly didn't want her/him.. I'm a big animal lover and need as much advice as possible to help this little lady get better. She's hardly eating anything, sleeping all day long and (if this makes sense) generally looks miserable...