Hey everyone, so a further update on my sisters russian and the situation there. For anyone who has not been following what is going on a brief wrap up.
He lived outside at my parents then my sister took him home when the female tortoise died. They did not have the proper setup and he was...
So since he normally makes a beeline for his hide as soon as he is placed back in his enclosure I am thinking a hide on the warm side may help. Currently his hide is on the cool side. So if there was one on the warm side he could still hide and feel safe and stay warm. The only thing is I am not...
So Today I came out here to Anaheim to get Mr Tortoise all set up. I brought with me a 125w solarglo MVB bulb (I could only find the zoomed in the 160 and I thought that would be to much for the smallish enclosure but for everything I can tell this is really the exact same thing). A deep dome...
Huh? where did I mention doing anything illegal? Sorry but you lost me. I was concerned for my sisters totoise, I talked to her, she agreed to my help, now I want suggestions on the best lighting setup and or saoking/eating routine.
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He did go to the vet when they got him and he checked...
Woot!!!
We have some success. So sometime maybe this weekend (we are still hashing out schedules) I'll be going out there so we can set things up properly and get him up and moving. I got her to explain more and when they brought him to the apt he was active but would not eat (anyone know why?)...
Ok, well thank you at least for confirming that I am not going insane and that I am correct in my assessment.
To the animal control suggestion, I have called animal control on another family member who is a hoarder (40 something cats and almost 20 dogs in a 2 bedroom little house, I mean it...
Ok, I have not been on for awhile but I previously posted about a russian tortoise moving to my sister and brother in laws apartement. This post will be part rant, part begging for advice. Appologies in advance and epic thanks to anyone who can help.
So..... I don't think the tortoise has...
I think perhaps I should clarify what housed outside means in this case. We are not talking a large ground level habitat with live plants and hides and organic topsoil. His previous enclosure was a used bathtub filled with dirt from the yard. The dirt was to hard for him to dig in, and he wore...
So I got pictures yesterday (not exactly sure how to post them, they are on my phone at the moment, anyone more tech savvy then me care to explain it?) His feet are pretty bad. No nails, no scaley skin, like totally pink raw ground down :( The vet did say it should heal, it just makes me sad...
Thank you, I could not remeber how to spell it :)
Do you know what type of thermometer is best and can you give me an idea of what they cost?
Also can you elaborate on "baby food soaks"?
I am getting the info from my BIL and please know we are all pretty reptile clueless so I am doing my best to answer.
I was just told he was being put on antibiotics for his feet. no more really, so I assume they have some infection going on. I will ask what exactly the vet told the bil. And...
I did just read that thread actually haha. The vet visit was to address the poor shape he was in coming from my parents house. His feet are worn down and raw from being in dirt that was rock hard and his shell was peeling funny.
One problem is we are all a bit spent out with the vet work and...
He has been at this apt for like 2 days. He was housed outside at our parents house, it is along story I posted it here. Let me find it I will link it.
The plan is to build him an outdoor enclosure. The indoor tub is temporary. We have to do some work outside because the fence arouns the...
Alright guys I need help round two for little Mr Boysenberry. My brother in law took him to a reptile vet who said that his feet (worn down to nubs from the rock hard dirt) and shell (peeling) will heal with proper food, water and softer substrate. He gave him a vitamin injection and an oral...
ahh I see, thanks. lol
also, what is a red/black light? Is it the same as the blacklight used at parties to make things glow etc? Or is it something else reptile specific?
thank you all,
So it sounds like outside year round should be no problem. The thing is we will be building from scratch because the backyard is more like a back patio, it is all tile save for a small dirt planter/border around the edges. So we can't really just enclose an area of dirt, haha. We...
Hello all,
Can I say to start off I am SOOOOO happy to have found a tortoise forum where I can ask questions. My family needs some serious tortoise help and I am hoping I can get some practical answers here instead of continuing to read until my eyes fall out!
Ok, here is the backround...