HEALTHY??

[Kelly71]

Hi Guys,
Just who? lol I just wondered how do you know if a tort is healthy? I mean I cant really tell if Sunny is growing? lol He is still peeling so he does not look all that great? He eats good somewhat? He loves that Mazuri food. lol He does greens etc? Poo looks good? I was wondering I do dry him off with a towel after I bath him? Is that alright? Am worried about shell rot? lol Thanks

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I wouldn't worry about drying him off after a bath.
If you have his lighting, heating and humidity figured out then I would suggest you buy a small digital scale and weigh him every week or two to make sure that his weight increases. Feed him a varied diet.
That would be a good indicator that he is doing well.

 

[Kelly71]

Hi,
Ok thanks. I did also notice yesterday when I had him out for him bath his front arms kind of look Popye-ish if you know what I mean? Bigger at the bottom near the feet and smaller upper leg? Is that normal? His skin is all smooth and looks good? Thanks