The analog disc type thermometers are not reliable so don't even pay attention to what they say. Just go by the digital and temp gun.
You are about 100 miles from me, I am in Corvallis Oregon...Think about this. He can only eat what you feed him. If you feed him a good diet, that's what he has to eat. You have to be stronger than he..tough love, you feed a good diet, he eats a good diet...Thank you for help...I'll try what you said and get better food- just that he usually will not eat at all,if it isn't romaine and sweet potatoes somewhere. He used to like strawberries when my mom had him. But won't touch them now...just worried. Seems like most of the vets have no clue about tortoises-just a waste of money,and it's stressful. I live in Vancouver,Washington- if anyone is ever here...I would pay,just to have someone come and check the lightening thing...I have gun to tell temp...and therm, hydro Temps in enclosure...but they always say something different. Can't ever get things to match up. I kno it shouldn't be this hard. However I've had brain tumor removed out of my head,so I'm not as sharp as I used to be...just want him to be okay and have a good life. Even if I have to give him to someone who knows what they are doing! Just don't kno if I'm hurting him,and that hurts my heart.
Ok..tyPine should not be used. The coconut coir is fine but the pine needs to go.
Oh thank you so much- I've tried that before,he just refused to eat,However,maybe I didn't try long enough. I really am gonna do everything that I'm being told to do. Just got scared and gave in when he went week without eating. I really want the best for him!!! Thanks for responding 😀You are about 100 miles from me, I am in Corvallis Oregon...Think about this. He can only eat what you feed him. If you feed him a good diet, that's what he has to eat. You have to be stronger than he..tough love, you feed a good diet, he eats a good diet...
Okay...thank you so much @wellington Youve been responding since late last night,and i truly appreciated all your help,and knowledge!The analog disc type thermometers are not reliable so don't even pay attention to what they say. Just go by the digital and temp gun.
OkPine should not be used. The coconut coir is fine but the pine needs to go.
I know it's hard. Believe me, I have been where you are...you simply have to be strong. Look at it this way you show your love for him by staying strong. Tortoises can go for a long time without eating...months, now they shouldn't but they can.. so you can stay strong for ...maybe 2 weeks. I bet he will eat within 2 weeks, but you must do your part and make an appetizing meal,,,including sweet potato......if you do your part and he still doesn't eat...I'll bring you a double cheeseburger and look at your tort...ok?Oh thank you so much- I've tried that before,he just refused to eat,However,maybe I didn't try long enough. I really am gonna do everything that I'm being told to do. Just got scared and gave in when he went week without eating. I really want the best for him!!! Thanks for responding 😀
Okay deal!!!! Thank you so much...your a blessing,appreciate you so much 💗I know it's hard. Believe me, I have been where you are...you simply have to be strong. Look at it this way you show your love for him by staying strong. Tortoises can go for a long time without eating...months, now they shouldn't but they can.. so you can stay strong for ...maybe 2 weeks. I bet he will eat within 2 weeks, but you must do your part and make an appetizing meal,,,including sweet potato......if you do your part and he still doesn't eat...I'll bring you a double cheeseburger and look at your tort...ok?
Basking bulb gives some UVA and so does the UVB lamp. You might add a LED light strip from a hardware store (cold or neutral daylight, color temperature around 6000-6500K) as well, to make the enclosure brightly lit.He has basking bulb from zoo med...and uvb hood which is repisun...Uva? Not sure
Also his repisun is 10 not 5Thanks yes he has all the above..water to get into and I soak him. Radicchio is in his spring mix...could he need a new uvb light to use bathroom? He's still not going to bathroom at all. Been soaking him every other day..nothing-i kno bulb needs to be changed every 8 months...so I'm not sure what to do? And there's only a Lil spot with glass on top the rest is open so not blocking the rays. Any advice on the bathroom tip? And how long is it time to worry?
ReptiSun 10.0 is a correct lamp. Lamps last from 6 months to several years - it depends on lamp's maker and how long a day it is run. With 8 months of 12 hours a day, it *probably* needs replacement. There is a device - Solarmeter 6.5 which helps to tell for sure if UV level is enough (it's expensive but you'll save on lamps later on).Also his repisun is 10 not 5
Apparently they have additives to aid in digestion. Only thing he ate when we got him was romaine. i started by adding mushy pelletts to lettuce so would stick. I also cut up 1 lg frozen strawberry 1x week mix in w pellets and calcium powder. Make sure moistened not dry. Not mushy. They are all different. Mine wont touch a cucumber. Loves bokchoy so i added dandelion leaves and I found when he ate more dandelions he had less urites.Great advice
It also doesnt hurt to let them not eat for a day or 2.
I have found mixing in new w staple helps transition.
Tried variety of pellets. He didnt care for most.
Mazzuri pellets started him eating again. They also helped him poop ALOT
In Vancouver, Safeway, Save-On, Whole Foods, and Superstore generally carry a lot of the mentioned greens, including bok choy, endive, and dandelion greens. If they don't, check an Asian grocery store like T&T. It might help to look up pictures of what the foods look like online so you know what you're looking for. I believe those stores often put radicchio, endive, bok choy, and dandelion green near each other (open lettuce and greens section), while spring mix, arugula, and other boxed greens will be clumped together.Will not eat Matsuri pellets! Or any other pellets for that matter! Update tho..he has used bathroom in his soaking water one time! He's been sleeping alot....So still watching him,where can I buy those dandelion greens? And bokchoy? Appreciate your help. So do you think I need to soak in benedyne?
You in Washington or BC?Ok...hes eating just not pooping or passing urates. Soaked again last night. Don't kno if this matters or not...but he used to keep his tail on the leftside...and now I see he keeps it on the rightside...just thought I'd let you kno this...so how expensive is x-rays? And you said no injections,right...im gonna look for a vet that knows about exotics...I've been to vet in the passed,and it was total waste of money! So guess I'll start looking for a vet. Thank you for your help- I'm beyond exhausted...Enjoy your day..and I'll keep you posted