How much do Russian tortoises typically eat at once?

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TobesterTort

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I don't feel like Toby has been eating much. I've been feeding him Romaine lettuce and he never finishes what I give him. I usually give him two leaves/pieces but he doesn't finish anything close to that. Then he usually goes to sleep after he's fed. The first day I got him he was much more excited about his food. Is this normal? Thanks everyone!
 

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Hi...Russians do better with weeds, like dandelions, hibiscus leaves, squash leaves & blossoms, collard greens and spring mix( take out the spinach). He is probably bored with only Romaine. Plus it isn't healthy to feed him only one thing.

Have you taken a poop sample to your tortoise vet for a fecal to be sure whether he has parasites, coccidia, bacteria, protozoa, etc.? If not, you should do that.

How do you have him set up? Lights, heat, substrate, etc.?
Do you have pictures?
Good luck
Patsy
 
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