New tortoise not eating

[Zampa]

Hello. I brought my new Herman tortoise home on Monday - he's a Herman, and nearly five years old.

I've got the lighting and heat all sorted, he has a large space with places to hide. He's active - rarely hides, explores a lot, and likes to lie under the lamp all sprawled out.

But he hasn't eaten anything at all since I brought him home.

I've been giving him a warm bath every morning, and although he enjoys it, it hasn't stimulated him to eat. I've found one tiny poop since I got him home - on the way home, he pooped a lot. He was previously eating pellets, and I've got the same ones which I offer after he turns down weeds and everything else, but he's just not interested.

When should I worry? How long can he go without eating? Can I assume he's OK because he's curious and relaxed?

Thanks for any help!

 

[xMario]

Hello. I brought my new Herman tortoise home on Monday - he's a Herman, and nearly five years old.

I've got the lighting and heat all sorted, he has a large space with places to hide. He's active - rarely hides, explores a lot, and likes to lie under the lamp all sprawled out.

But he hasn't eaten anything at all since I brought him home.

I've been giving him a warm bath every morning, and although he enjoys it, it hasn't stimulated him to eat. I've found one tiny poop since I got him home - on the way home, he pooped a lot. He was previously eating pellets, and I've got the same ones which I offer after he turns down weeds and everything else, but he's just not interested.

When should I worry? How long can he go without eating? Can I assume he's OK because he's curious and relaxed?

Thanks for any help!

Hello and welcome
Some tortoises need a long time to get comfortable in there new environment so it could just be that he needs a little more time for further tips pics of ur enclosure would be great [emoji16]

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello and welcome

 

[Zampa]

Thanks for the welcomes and reply

He's just eaten some pellets! I guess I can wean him off them by mixing them with more suitable foods, until the 'mix' becomes pure proper food?

 

[Pure Tortoise Power]

Thanks for the welcomes and reply

He's just eaten some pellets! I guess I can wean him off them by mixing them with more suitable foods, until the 'mix' becomes pure proper food?

That would be a bright idea. Also, if allowed, try to bring it out for sunbathing, this can increase the appetite of your tort.

 

[Zampa]

Thanks

 

[Zampa]

He can spend the days out in the sunshine very soon - a few more days and his outdoor enclosure will be ready