HELP ME (new tortoise, no idea!)

[HeLiterallyFellIntoMyLap]

So I was just dumped with a turtle boy today. I'm setting up his home but I need to know if it matters what kind of woodchip to use. I would have done research beforehand but I had no idea that I would be receiving a living being today and I don't want the boy to suffer.
Right now all I have it tropical cypress bedding wood chips but the turtle I have is greek or Hermanns the papers didn't say which one. I would love to know if it's okay to keep this turt boy in a home with that type of chip. If not I will change it as soon as I can. Right now I want him to have more space and not stay in the small box petsmart gave me mother to carry him in.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hi

 

[Blackdog1714]

Welcome and please post a picture. Go to the main forum and scroll down to species specific going to the https mediterranean-tortoises-genus-testudo and click on either- Greek or Hermann's tto assist you. They each have pinned topics on beginners care and setup. Wish you both the best

 

[Yvonne G]

Yes, that type bedding is fine. We have a very good care sheet pinned st the top of our hermanns section.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Lots of good info here for you. Welcome!

https://tortoiseforum.org/forums/hermanns-tortoises.80/

 

[KarenSoCal]

So I was just dumped with a turtle boy today. I'm setting up his home but I need to know if it matters what kind of woodchip to use. I would have done research beforehand but I had no idea that I would be receiving a living being today and I don't want the boy to suffer.
Right now all I have it tropical cypress bedding wood chips but the turtle I have is greek or Hermanns the papers didn't say which one. I would love to know if it's okay to keep this turt boy in a home with that type of chip. If not I will change it as soon as I can. Right now I want him to have more space and not stay in the small box petsmart gave me mother to carry him in.

So I was just dumped with a turtle boy today.

It sounds like you are not happy about this. Don't you want him? A tortoise requires care, and depending on food availability, can get somewhat expensive.

Are you sure you shouldn't be looking into rehoming him?

If I am reading your post wrong, please forgive me. It's that term "dumped" that has me concerned.

 

[HeLiterallyFellIntoMyLap]

If I am reading your post wrong, please forgive me. It's that term "dumped" that has me concerned.[/QUOTE]

Sorry if I sounded displeased with my son. No, I have actually wanted to care for a turtle or tortoise for a while now and I just wasn't expecting someone to come in and hand me this majestic being and most of the things needed. I didn't get a warning beforehand telling me that this boy would be brought into my life. I came here a few minutes after seeing him because I know how pet stores can be with informing other. I would rather get care and health tips for Nigel from other people who have raised reptiles like Nigel than from people who don't know much at all.

 

[daniellenc]

Post some pics of him and his current setup. Pets stores love giving outdated info so a few tweaks may be necessary.

 

[LaLaP]

If I am reading your post wrong, please forgive me. It's that term "dumped" that has me concerned.

Sorry if I sounded displeased with my son. No, I have actually wanted to care for a turtle or tortoise for a while now and I just wasn't expecting someone to come in and hand me this majestic being and most of the things needed. I didn't get a warning beforehand telling me that this boy would be brought into my life. I came here a few minutes after seeing him because I know how pet stores can be with informing other. I would rather get care and health tips for Nigel from other people who have raised reptiles like Nigel than from people who don't know much at all.[/QUOTE]
That's is so true and very smart of you! You're on the right track.
Here is a good thread when starting out.
https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
Ask all the questions you have and enjoy your little guy!

 

[KarenSoCal]

I'm delighted to hear that you are happy to have Nigel! Welcome to the forum! You'll get lots of great info here.

 

[TammyJ]

Hello there new owner and Nigel!!! How's it going so far? You came to a good place for help! Can we see some pictures of Nigel and his setup if you can post a few?