Don’t worry about running to a vet for something like this. Upload a few pix of the top of your tort & its enclosure too.
Take a thorough read of this care guide..
Sticky: HERMANN'S TORTOISE CARE SHEET *UPDATED
Josh and I corresponded last week about making an updated version of the Hermann's tortoise care sheet since the old one we have posted here is a bit outdated and a little too brief in my opinion. So, here is the new one equipped with photos. Look out for the April 2015 issue of Reptiles...www.tortoiseforum.org
I cant go to the vets myself as I have a family member with the virus.
Do you think she needs to go to the vets?! If so i will try to get someone to pick her up!
im worried sick!
Thank you all!
I currently bathe her every other day, but will start doing this daily.
The substrate was tortoise recommended! But I will remove first thing tomorrow and replace with soil! I typically feed her dark green leaves such as rocket, cabbage, etc and only lettuce occasionally but will stop this and feed as per the sheet - Thank you!!!!
Thank you all!
I currently bathe her every other day, but will start doing this daily.
The substrate was tortoise recommended! But I will remove first thing tomorrow and replace with soil! I typically feed her dark green leaves such as rocket, cabbage, etc and only lettuce occasionally but will stop this and feed as per the sheet - Thank you!!!!
Thank you all so much for your help, will get online today and order alternative substrates.I just recently switched my substrate from soil and cocoa coir to orchid bark (also known as fir bark). What a huge difference it makes. Humidity levels way up after pouring water over it and the mess is very minimal. It seems to be the most recommended substrate used by the pros on here and it’s super easy. I, on the other hand have a Russian, so sorry if this doesn’t apply to your tort. I’m sure someone could chime in on weather I’m right or wrong, good luck!
Thank You, had been using Tortoise specific Soil from Pets at home, but will change today.Soil is messy and you don't know what else might be in it. I only use fir bark as mentioned above. I feel by far the best substrate.
Thank you all!
I currently bathe her every other day, but will start doing this daily.
The substrate was tortoise recommended! But I will remove first thing tomorrow and replace with soil! I typically feed her dark green leaves such as rocket, cabbage, etc and only lettuce occasionally but will stop this and feed as per the sheet - Thank you!!!!
What type of soil do you plan on getting?