Elvis hasn't eaten yet

[sueb4653]

Elvis hasn't eaten yet ( I got him Tuesday)home late afternoon,vet the next day, so yesterday was the first full day here...
is there anything I should be doing?
I have been soaking him daily and he did have a movement today
should I just leave him to come around
on the other hand Myrtle is doing GREAT! if Yerdel comes out to eat she follows right along and chows down.

 

[wellington]

I would give him a little more time. That was a lot, on top if a new enclosure and owner. Keep soaking and offering food. Also, if you haven't, add some plants to the enclosure, gives them some coverage and little more security.

 

[sueb4653]

There are lots of plants in the enclosure it is actually where he has been mostly hangin

I would give him a little more time. That was a lot, on top if a new enclosure and owner. Keep soaking and offering food. Also, if you haven't, add some plants to the enclosure, gives them some coverage and little more security.

 

[Pokeymeg]

Try and give him as much space as possible so he can settle in, and keep up with offering food and baths.

 

[biochemnerd808]

Sounds like he is off to a great start - I love hearing it when new tortoises get sent in for a check-up first thing!
Yes, keep up the daily soaks, and offer food daily, and just be patient. You might weigh your tortoises now, to get a baseline... that way you can see in a few weeks/months if they are thriving.

 

[sueb4653]

he ate a small amt today so step in the right direction

Sounds like he is off to a great start - I love hearing it when new tortoises get sent in for a check-up first thing!
Yes, keep up the daily soaks, and offer food daily, and just be patient. You might weigh your tortoises now, to get a baseline... that way you can see in a few weeks/months if they are thriving.