Hi there! My desert tortoise is not eating. He stays outside during the day. We are experiencing very hot temperatures. I have been soaking him every day. He also isn't pooping everyday. Here and there. He mostly has the white urinates in urine. He is 38 years old.. ooce in awhile he will eat...
Hi everyone. I have multiple shrubs in my yard that are infested with red spider mites. I have a DT. I want to spray shrubs with Bayer. I'm. afraid to spray for fear of poisoning my DT. Could I spray in the evening when he is inside and it woukd be safe for him in the morning. He especially...
I had previously asked about my desert tortoises scutes indenting. It appears to me the condition is getting worse. I am attaching a photo for your view and opinion.
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Hi everyone! I have 3 yrs old desert tortoise that wants to hibernate. I would prefer she wai until 4 tears old. I have been Giving her baths but she just wants to sleep and isnt eating much. Is it safe to continue waking her up to bath her etc? Should I just let her hibernate. I'm calling...
HI I'm new to the group. I have an adult desert tortoise maybe 35 years old. His name is Hank. His scutes are indenting. I live in Northern Nevada so we are a dry climate. I'm thinking he is dehydrated. We have had a very hot summer. Please give me some advice.