Hi, all, I'm a brand new tortoise owner- just got a tortoise yesterday. I have multiple questions/concerns, as you might imagine a brand new owner might. First; the species. When I purchased the tort it was in an enclosure that said "Greek and Russian Tortoise" so I assume it's either of those. However, I would really like to distinguish which species the tortoise is so I can give it the absolute best care it requires. Age approximation would be nice as well, and I have no idea if it was wild caught or captive bred, though I assume it was captive.
My next question is for his (he is named Caesar, by the way) health. Since I got him, he has seemed completely uninterested in anything but burrowing under his half log and... Sleeping, I presume. He hasn't had anything to eat (I put romaine lettuce, a cuttlebone, and a few dandelions in there for him to munch on, as well as those disgusting turtle pellets, although I've emphasized the romaine and dandelions). Is it stress that's bothering him? As far as I can tell he hasn't defecated either, not since I carried him around while picking up his supplies in the store. I soaked him in lukewarm water as soon as I woke up this morning and he did drink some of that, but since then he's had nothing. I want nothing but the best for him and am very worried for his overall health if he's not eating. Thank you all so much, will provide as much information as possible/within reason
My next question is for his (he is named Caesar, by the way) health. Since I got him, he has seemed completely uninterested in anything but burrowing under his half log and... Sleeping, I presume. He hasn't had anything to eat (I put romaine lettuce, a cuttlebone, and a few dandelions in there for him to munch on, as well as those disgusting turtle pellets, although I've emphasized the romaine and dandelions). Is it stress that's bothering him? As far as I can tell he hasn't defecated either, not since I carried him around while picking up his supplies in the store. I soaked him in lukewarm water as soon as I woke up this morning and he did drink some of that, but since then he's had nothing. I want nothing but the best for him and am very worried for his overall health if he's not eating. Thank you all so much, will provide as much information as possible/within reason