Billiam
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- Apr 30, 2015
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Hello. I've just received a Leopard Tortoise three days ago. It's beautiful. But I'm concerned for it. It ha only eaten a few bites on the first day and I haven't seen it eat or drink anything. I know it's only three day, and I may be overreacting. But he just sits with his face in the corner all day and night. He's not basking, eating, drinking, pooping, or peeing as far as I can tell. He occasionally does this little croaking sound. He's breathing from his nose and his little neck puffs up with each breath sort of like some species of frog do.
Some specs:
Four foot by two foot home made tortoise table.
Reptibark as substrate (Getting topsoil, and other varied substrates soon to create micro climates.)
One large stone on which I place the food.
Providing spring mix, dandelions, and tortoise food (from the pet store).
Soaking for 15 minutes a day in warm water.
Temps at basking are 90-98 F. At cool end are 70-75 F.
Any this else, just ask.
Some specs:
Four foot by two foot home made tortoise table.
Reptibark as substrate (Getting topsoil, and other varied substrates soon to create micro climates.)
One large stone on which I place the food.
Providing spring mix, dandelions, and tortoise food (from the pet store).
Soaking for 15 minutes a day in warm water.
Temps at basking are 90-98 F. At cool end are 70-75 F.
Any this else, just ask.