I finally measured his temps. The basking spot is 95-105. His hide out is in the low 70s
I speak him every other day. He is still very inactive and has only eaten once so far
The lamp is a 75w incandescent bulb for heat. Currently he is sharing the uvb light with his pond slider cousins in the aquarium. I have a dedicated light for him ordered. They each get 12 hours a day right now. I figured the enclosure would be to be larger eventually. I'll see what i can come...
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I hope this works. Got some pics of him during his soak tonight. I forgot my temp gun at work. I'll make sure to grab it tomorrow
Thanks, I'll check the temps this evening and pay some pics of his enclosure.
Is there something i can pick up today to feed him that would be a better option?
I bought a 5 year old Russian tort from a reptile show last week. I have stayed him in warm water every other day and have a good size enclosure for him with a heat lamp, hide and shallow water bowl. I have been giving fresh kale and lettuce daily but he isn't eating. I even left a strawberry to...