Recent content by RubyandSquirt

Not sure why either. I guess like people, every tortoise is different when it comes to food. I wouldn't stop giving your tortoise anything if it is working for you!

She's very lucky to have you. Wishing you the best with her.

A few weeks ago I posted that my red foot had smoked fish smelling pee. The vet, as did many of you, said it was probably something she ate. I went back to the original diet she came to us with and the smell finally went away. I decided to start reintroducing some of the newer foods to see...

Talked to the vet. He said it's probably just something she's eating, and since it's normal in color and consistency he wouldn't worry. He wants me to try and get a sample to bring in so he can smell it, but he's confident it's nothing to worry about. I'm going back to her original diet. She...

I will look into other substrate. This had been working fine, but it might be time for a change.

She has access to water and drinks regularly and goes in it often as well as her now daily soakings. Her substrate is actually what it's been for many years that was used by her previous owners... a turf, not carpet. It was recommended to them by the vet. We have had no problems with it, nor...

Absolutely will!

She is almost 11 years old. We got her two months ago from a family that had her for 8 years. We have been following the protocol set by them other than adding some new foods: mushroom, spring mix, blueberries, mangoes, and zucchini. We plan to continue adding more but do not want to shock her...

I posted about a week and a half ago about my red foot having a smoked fish smell by her tail. I quickly figured out the scent is actually coming from her pee. Why would her pee start to smell this way? She is acting normally- eating well, active, alert, etc. We clean her enclosure every...

Ok, thank you! She has been eating fine and acting normally, so I will worry a lot less now knowing it is probably something she ate!

I checked on Squirt as I always do and noticed a smoked fish smell and upon further inspection found it's coming from her tail area. She did not have this odor 2 hours ago before or right after she had a BM. After noticing the smell I wiped her down in that area with warm water and it seems to...

You played it smart by having tortoise experience before hatchling experience. You'll be fine. Plus you have support! We delved into the tortoise world because of our daughter, who is actually Ruby. I'm Jen. She has wanted to be a turtle biologist since the age of 3. She has a connection...

She is our first adult tort. (We had a baby redfoot who was fine, then suddenly wasn't and despite the vet's and our best efforts, he passed. The family was heartbroken, especially our 7 yo who loves turtles and tortoises more than anything. That's why I am now on here so that I can make sure...

Never even thought about cactus! How often should a hard boiled egg be given? I will look for Mulberry leaves. I 'm not sure where to find them but worth investigating! Thank you!

We do have a Mexican grocery near by, great idea! We will put your suggestions to use. We love Squirt so much and want her to be as healthy as possible. Thank you!