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Just to let you all know I had to have Rocky put to sleep today. He had a severe calcium and vitamin deficiency to the point where the vet said it was the worst case he had ever seen. This was due to bad husbandry from birth and was so bad little Rocky had barely any bones formed and was almost...

I literally got him a week ago so thought I was maybe overreacting. But am now incredibly worried and upset. Have wanted a tort for ages now and got given him for my birthday so only hope I can help the little guy. Gunna ring round vets to find a good one tomorrow. Thanks for your advice.

Hi Tom, Thanks for your replying! I was wondering if hibernation instincts could be an issue, I'll definitely start leaving is lights on a little longer in that case- thanks! Oh dear I didn't realise he was even particularly swollen, I have a vet close by who says they're good with tortoises...

I believe it's Exo Terra

Thanks for the advice, how much water would you suggest? At the moment I'm using a 100watt bulb but waiting on the arrival of a 75watt this week.

Thanks for the reply, yes he has a cool end up to the right hand side where his log hide is moving down towards his basking spot which is kept at around 90f. As for the puffiness he has looked like this since purchased so I'm unsure whether it is puffy or just him/the angle?

Thanks for the reply. I spray down his substrate with a water bottle everyday to moisten it. What temperature would you suggest as most online forums and care sheets have said around 90? The white bits are limestone grit, they come as part of the 'tortoise terrain' which was recommended to me.

So on Tuesday of last week I got my lovely little Rocky (a Russian Horsefield). I'm unsure of how old he is as the man in the pet shop was rather unhelpful however he doesn't appear to be older than a year if that. However I was informed that he is captive bred. He ate quite a bit on Tuesday...