I have a russian tortoise. I am not satisfied with the cypress mulch because it doesn't hold enough moisture. I wanted to get her coco coir but I think it holds too much. Would it be a good idea if I mixed the two of them? I was thinking the variety in texture might be more realistic to a...
I'll try to find/buy/grow some escarole. Pebbles is the name I have decided for her. I've only had her for one week. I know tortoises take their time but I just want her to be comfortable.
That's perfect I'll try and find some aloe. I live in Florida so I might be able to buy a whole plant from a local nursery. Even if she decides she doesn't like I aloe it's good to keep around anyways. I'll pick up some bananas from the store, but a lot of the other stuff I either just can't...
UPDATE!
So it has been a solid week and she still has not pooped. I'm pretty sure she has peed but after everything she has still not pooped. Even after more warm soaks, changing the substrate and feeding her proper amounts and food.
Thank you I was feeling a little overwhelmed so it's nice to know that this is a welcoming community. I will change her substrate to coco coir. And start feeding her like you said. By giving her the size of her shell in food.
She is a female and I thought females get larger than males. If I keep bathing her and change her substrate when will she defecate? I want to make sure she is healthy and if she isn't pooping how long should I wait? I'm really worried. The pet store didn't seem to treat her right and I wanted to...
I will switch her substrate then. I wasn't really liking the cypress mulch for her. When I got her they were unsure of her age. I'm not sure she is fully grown though. She is only about 5 inches long.
I am sorry I can not post a picture because my phone camera is busted but I can tell you the temperatures. Her basking area is kept at 90 or 95 °F, and her hiding area is about 75°F. I've fed her collards and a little bit of kale. I tried giving her things with more color such as bell peppers...
I am a new tortoise owner and I decided on getting a russian because of where I live. I keep her inside. I've only had her with me for a few days and she's eating just fine. I've given her some calcium already and given her a warm soak. She hasn't pooped yet and I'm not sure if it's from stress...
How often should I get her out? If I bathe and feed her every time she needs to come out will she stop attempting to brumate or will she keep trying? I know it's a yearly thing for them but will she just lose the urge this year or will she be adamant about it?
I'm new to owning a tortoise. I did as much research as I could before getting her so I knew she would burrow. I provided extra substrate for her and she made sure to take advantage of it. She made a burrow for herself about 12 hours ago ( before night/bed time) and hasn't come out since. When...