New Russian

[Wirick27]

I adopted a russian on sunday, he is full grown age unknown. So far he won't eat, I've only had baby hermanns up till now which have always eaten. Is this normal? will he be ok? he's in his own enclosure which i'm keeping about 75...with 90 under his light (which he doesn't use since he just hides in his log and won't come out). I have tried lilac blossoms, dandilions, romain & red leaf lettuce....any ideas?

 

[Tim/Robin]

It sounds like he is stressed from the move. Keep doing what you are doing and try to leave him alone as much as possible. A daily soak wouldn't hurt.

 

[coreyc]

He is probably just getting adjusted to his new home try giving him a warm soak then see if he want to eat

 

[Wirick27]

I did the soak the night I brought home( Sunday night) but will do another today.

 

[DixieParadise]

Good Luck and Congrats on your new Tort. Hope he eats soon, as I know this will be a great stress relief for you.

 

[Fernando]

Tt can take a while before the Russian adapts to his new surroundings. I had a friend that purchased a Russian, it took almost a week before she ate anything. Don't worry I'm sure he'll come around.

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

My Russians took a few days to acclimate, and then they ate like champions. Just keep using good tortoise husbandry techniques, and he should become more confident soon.

 

[October]

Tt can take a while before the Russian adapts to his new surroundings. I had a friend that purchased a Russian, it took almost a week before she ate anything. Don't worry I'm sure he'll come around.

Same here. Took about a week or so before she was even willing to move out of her hidey spot.

 

[Wirick27]

Thanks that helps....I'll relax a little.

 

[dmmj]

It can take awhile to readjust to the new home, So no worries yet, but you can try hibiscus flowers, my russians love them and go bonkers for them.

 

[dmarcus]

Congrats on the new tort, and just give it some time to adjust..

 

[gmayor]

pretty much like everyone said just wait she will eat. I think my female didnt eat for like 12 days after i had gotten her which really scared me, but now she doesnt stop eating lol... so he will come around