Ok so I read through all the guides and took a hard look at how to improve Hardcase's living conditions. I live in southern California so it's a pretty nice climate for him to live outside nearly year round but I do have a dog who wouldn't be friendly to him so it's going to take some time to...
So I've had my Sulcata Hardcase for about a year now. As far as I know he was hatched the last week in November 2017. I got him the day before Christmas 2017 and he's (or she) been growing happily and steadily more or less ever since. I just wanted to post a few pictures and make sure he was in...
well back to the main subject. how long do you think it will take for his shell to harden up now that I have the proper equipment? I have the UVB bulb on him for 12 hours a day and I'm giving him calcium dusting on his food (once he starts to eat) or is there any sort of time frame I should...
I don't know the specific sub species but I believe he is a California desert tortoise. we've always just called him a desert tortoise. after what everyone has said I do believe he has MBD. I don't think its because he doesn't want to eat but more so he can't eat. he just wont open his mouth...
I really am quite worried about his eating. he refuses to open up his mouth but he doesnt seem to be favoring it when I inspected him. other than that he seems to be back in good spirits. perhaps not healthy yet, but well underway. any ideas on how I should get him to eat? and yes I check his...
so I got a good UVB light fixture and some calcium/D3 supplement. he has perked up a lot but doesnt seem to want to eat. he is nuzzling his food a bit but wont try to take bites of it. his mouth is hanging open ever so slightly. is it possible for tortoises to get lock jaw??
I think I have him stabilized for the moment but I need to overhaul his living conditions. I have a very good heating and basking area set up for him but I need the whole UVA/UVB set up. something that will work pretty well for the times I can't get him out but won't bust the bank. also any...
Ok so I think I have made some definite progress. today he has started opening his eyes a little bit and has regained a lot of energy. I plan to continue to give him eye drops and pedialyte soaks for a week or so though. unfortunately it is the rainy season and a storm rolled in this morning so...
@ascott he always has access to water when he wants it but I am planning to do soaks in a pedialyte solution for the next week o encourage him to drink. I always feed him mainly romain, grapes, and a little carrots. He is a VERY picky eater and he has never taken well to anything else. I...
Hey guys I just registered 5 minutes ago so I'm pretty green. today I was cleaning my tortoises enclosure while he is hibernating. I finished cleaning and put him back him back in when I noticed a white film on his eyes. I tried to wake him up but he wouldn't open his eyes despite being awake...