Hi guys. I’m gutted and honestly flabbergasted thinking of how he could have got burned. There is no source of heat under him at all times except the 20-30 minutes we let him roam in our backyard a few times last week. I’ve booked him in with the only exotic vet around me- the appointment is not...
Hey. No heat rock or anything if that sort. The heater is placed on a clamp up in the side of the enclosure. It’s almost like the little rectangles are peeling from all corners. Could the little guy be shedding?
Haha. 👑🐢 hey Tammy. It’s nice and warm here in Edmonton right now so we take him out … that’s the only time he walks/ moves and yes finally eating by himself. Eating and pooping. He likes his soaks but in about 2 minutes he’s bumping his head on the edge of the bowl to be let out. We got him...
Got it! Thank you. I went and changed his food- I realized they gave me the wrong one… now I have the tropical food pellets but he enjoys his fresh leaves and flowers best. I also got him a new ceramic heater - just above the log he loves to stay under most the day … so it’s a tad bit warmer...
Thank you @ZEROPILOT for the care sheet link.
I’ll try my best to answer all and attach as many pics possible.
Humidity is on average 65-80%, I usually mist the enclosure… it’s a mix of the zoo med eco earth (coconut substrate) & repti bark (pure fir bark) with 2 water dishes and some pebbles…...
Hi all, we recently bought home a red footed tortoise 🐢… we are told he’s a year old and probably male. I have a few questions I was hoping someone can help me with. He loves exploring when he’s out of his enclosure, when he’s inside he won’t go anywhere except burrow under his “cave” … Duke...