Hello all! I am a new owner of a Russian Tortoise. I got him two days ago and I have some concerns...
Ever since I got him, all that he does is sleep. He has been eating for me (Very well actually) until today. I soak him, feed him a variety of greens with calcium sprinkled on top.
He is not very active which is making me worry because I don't want to be a terrible owner.
His eyes are also closed but I don't notice any swelling, puss, ect. (I guess he's just a sleepy tort...He does open them but I feel like they're closed more than open..)
He was the most active one out of his group of tortoises when I got him...My gut feeling is that he is getting used to his new home. (Which is a cement mixing tub, coconut fiber mixed with sand as the substrate. I also have a UVB and heat lamp..) If he keeps acting like this for a couple more days, I'm going to take him to the vet.
If anyone has any tips or understands my issue, Please let me know!
Ever since I got him, all that he does is sleep. He has been eating for me (Very well actually) until today. I soak him, feed him a variety of greens with calcium sprinkled on top.
He is not very active which is making me worry because I don't want to be a terrible owner.
His eyes are also closed but I don't notice any swelling, puss, ect. (I guess he's just a sleepy tort...He does open them but I feel like they're closed more than open..)
He was the most active one out of his group of tortoises when I got him...My gut feeling is that he is getting used to his new home. (Which is a cement mixing tub, coconut fiber mixed with sand as the substrate. I also have a UVB and heat lamp..) If he keeps acting like this for a couple more days, I'm going to take him to the vet.
If anyone has any tips or understands my issue, Please let me know!