Went and picked him up yesterday! Gave him a bath as soon as we got back. He seemed a little confused and distressed at first but after a few minutes he calmed down and ended up drinking a LOT of the water. Had 3 poos so I’m guessing he enjoyed it. He’s yet to explore most of the enclosure and...
will do always wash my hands and everything before touching another tort because you never know. And like to keep my torts separate because i would hatefor them to fight or something whilst i’m not looking
Is there anything i should look out for when i first get him or in the first few weeks. I’ve got a vets appointment booked for him but the earliest appointment is in 2 weeks! However they have said if there is any emergencies to bring him down straight away. I will be keeping an eye on his poo...
that is my biggest worry tbf. I’ll keep him on a basic diet for a week or so then slowly introduce him to other things and see what he likes and what he doesn’t. I’ve heard before that once a tort is used to eating the same thing every day it’s difficult to get them to try other foods. I know...
thank you. I’ve asked the seller to soak him whilst i wait but picking him up on Saturday. So excited to give him a better home. I’ll update when he’s here and settled in as I’m guessing i’ll have a few bumps and troubles but hopefully nothing that is too worrying. Any ideas on the shell though...
Hi i’m the proud moma of 2 Horsefield torts who are 7 and 12 and a Hermann tort who is 5. I have a lot of experience with torts however i have never dealt with rescue or mistreated torts.
later this week i will be adopting a 1 and a half year old Horsefield Tortoise who has obviously been very...