cuddle bone.

[scbelt]

I bought my Greek tortoise, who's name is dragger by the way, a cuddle bone. He is a hatchling and doesn't pay attention to it. I also use the calcium powder because I don't think he uses the cuddlebone. I was wondering how can I make him realize its there for him to eat? And does it really help file the beak?

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Sarah:

With babies its probably a better idea to sprinkle a pinch of calcium powder on their food two or three times a week. Most tortoise ignore a cuttlebone for a long time, then just when you're thinking you need to toss it, they start eating it. Just leave it in the habitat, soft side up, but use the powder too.

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

My female Russian started nibbling on her cuttle bone a lot this spring, but my male, as far as I can tell, hasn't taken so much as one bite out of his cuttle bone. I think if they crave calcium enough, they will start working on it. In any case, it's best to supplement their diet with a sprinkle of calcium powder 2-3 times per week, but leave the cuttle bone in there for them if they want it.

 

[JoesMum]

Some are only interested in cuttle bone when it's wet. Try leaving a piece of it in his water bowl.