Calling on indian star owners residing in INDIA

[Kartik]

I commonly feed my star tort with okra(ladyfinger) and cucumber...one meal at morning and one at evening 6..but shanu told that okra should be given sometimes...so what to feed on daily basis...

 

[Saba80]

Hi
As shanu said I feed them with mixture of cucumber,okra,and timothy hay powder which I grinded after ordering online.One meal consist of clintro,hibiscus flower and leaves.I have also planted pricky pear which I plan to give them when it rain as veggies become bit difficult to get.other stuff which were mention in thread my torts dont eat as i tried a lot to feed them by grinding ,chopping,grating they smell and move away.

 

[SamarSaudagar]

Hi i just got a star tortoise yesterday night from a local pet shop.. He seems to be fine walking a lot everywhere but has nt eaten anything yet.. Tried to offer him a lot of things but does'nt even see them.. Just keeps waking away.. Im a lil concerned as he is just new n not eating anythin.. I offer him ladyfinger,lettuce, tomato , n 1-2 more salad leaves but doesnt seems to be noticing n eating anything...the temp n everything is ok..

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

Hi i just got a star tortoise yesterday night from a local pet shop.. He seems to be fine walking a lot everywhere but has nt eaten anything yet.. Tried to offer him a lot of things but does'nt even see them.. Just keeps waking away.. Im a lil concerned as he is just new n not eating anythin.. I offer him ladyfinger,lettuce, tomato , n 1-2 more salad leaves but doesnt seems to be noticing n eating anything...the temp n everything is ok..View attachment 171213

Your tortoise is still new so he needs time to adjust to the new environment.
include pictures of his enclosure and more pictures of him

 

[SamarSaudagar]

He is novign actively all around but not eating anything

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

Is that his enclosure ?

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

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He is novign actively all around but not eating anything

Is this where he is living? If so, you need a much bigger enclosure for him with the correct basking spot and uvb if you are not taking him out a couple times a week to get sunshine (supervised)
He also needs correct substrate and if that toilet paper roll is suppose to be his hide, make sure he can fit underneath or get him something bigger. I dont not know if star tortoises require alot of humidity but your tortoise looks like a baby, and they benefit from a humid environment

 

[SamarSaudagar]

 

[SamarSaudagar]

He has started eating now..✌✌... But he makes lil sound while eating is that normal or he has cold..? And also wanted to khow weather i can raise him alone or i need to get 1 more tortoise to make a pir with him..??

N thanku for ur advise n help..

 

[SamarSaudagar]

And also can he take direct sunshine..? Not the morning sunshine but in the afternoon or early evening sun..?? N if yes then for how much time..??

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

He has started eating now..✌✌... But he makes lil sound while eating is that normal or he has cold..? And also wanted to khow weather i can raise him alone or i need to get 1 more tortoise to make a pir with him..??

N thanku for ur advise n help..

And also can he take direct sunshine..? Not the morning sunshine but in the afternoon or early evening sun..?? N if yes then for how much time..??

Thats great that hes starting to eat. Can you upload a video of the sound he makes when he eats?
What are the temperatures for his enclosure? Is there a basking light and uvb light for your tortoise? He needs to be warm, around 80F, if hes a baby. If hes not warm enough, he will not eat much and may become sick.
Also, using hay as his substrate is not recommended. Babies need humidity and misting or watering hay will cause it to mold. Organic soil, cypress mulch, orchid bark, or coco coir are good substrates that will hold humidity for your tortoise well.
I can really only give you basic information that apply to most tortoises. I dont know anything about star tortoises.
As for the sunlight, its fine if he gets direct sunshine IF he has shaded areas or hides he can go to when hes feeling too hot. If you do not have a secure outdoor enclosure for him then you need to supervise his outdoor time to make sure hes safe. I do not know how much time, i dont know how hot it typically gets where you are from either. But 15-30 a day or a couple days a week is okay. If your tortoise gets direct sunshine often, you do not need a uvb light in his indoor enclosure.
I will read any threads on star tortoise on this forum to gain more knowledge to help you, you should also view threads under the Star tortoises species.
Thank you for asking questions and for wanting what's best for your tortoise. He is lucky to have someone that wants to care for him correctly.

 

[SamarSaudagar]

Thank You very Much...!!

 

[SamarSaudagar]

Is substrate imp for them or i can keep them jus as it is wotout it coz i feel he's a lil more comfortalbe without it.. I tried sand wit soil a well but then he tends to dirty the food..

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

Is substrate imp for them or i can keep them jus as it is wotout it coz i feel he's a lil more comfortalbe without it.. I tried sand wit soil a well but then he tends to dirty the food..

Sand isnt recommended because if they accidentally eat some, it does not pass through their body well and then their digestive system gets blocked. Soil is okay. I have russian tortoises and they are on 100% soil and it does get their food dirty but its okay if they eat a little soil that is stuck to their food. It will not harm them.

 

[SamarSaudagar]

Heyy hii... He has nt pooped since 4-5 days... Im a lil worried in this... I do soak him in luke warm water for 15-20 min twice a day but still has nt pooped..

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

Heyy hii... He has nt pooped since 4-5 days... Im a lil worried in this... I do soak him in luke warm water for 15-20 min twice a day but still has nt pooped..

Has he eaten anything ? Or does he eat a lot?

 

[rest7773]

Hey guys who r from India and keep star tortoise...what do u do when u go to the vet....as it is illegal can vet get in trouble.

 

[rest7773]

I need a good vet who treats reptiles in Mumbai and is safe to take my tortoise to him and not land in trouble.

 

[SamarSaudagar]

U can take him to happy tails in khar...

 

[Sara G.]

Did you get a basking lamp all set up for your baby?
If not he might be having a hard time digesting his food.
Which will make him not eat at all.

Did you get different substrate too? Substrate is very important for a tort.
I'd like to see new pics of your enclosure if you have them.