New tortoise owner

[Crystallynda]

I’m afraid his mouth is causing him to not wanted to eat so much!!
Please tell me I’m tripping and he just needs time??

 

[Happytort27]

The coco coir will expand as you add water to it, so don’t worry. It will do for now.

Since you only have one thermometer/hygrometer so far, I would first put it on the warm side, then slowly move it over to the cooler side. Once you’ve measured every area, then just place it wherever the tortoise is. I’m not an expert on this, so I can’t really give you any other advice.

I can’t really see exactly what is wrong with Coco’s mouth because the picture is blurry, but it looks like a green food stain. If it is, it’s nothing to worry about. It’ll come off after a couple of warm soaks.

 

[Crystallynda]

The coco coir will expand as you add water to it, so don’t worry. It will do for now.

Since you only have one thermometer/hygrometer so far, I would first put it on the warm side, then slowly move it over to the cooler side. Once you’ve measured every area, then just place it wherever the tortoise is. I’m not an expert on this, so I can’t really give you any other advice.

I can’t really see exactly what is wrong with Coco’s mouth because the picture is blurry, but it looks like a green food stain. If it is, it’s nothing to worry about. It’ll come off after a couple of warm soaks.

It just looks dark to me that’s all!

 

[Happytort27]

To many threads so I started a new one!
Do I need to leave his substrate outside for a couple minutes for it to dry?

After the coco coir is loosened and moist, pack it down in the enclosure so it will be less messy. You want it to be slightly damp to provide humidity. You don’t want it to be dry.

 

[Crystallynda]

He’s sleeping on the other side of his enclosure lol

I guess he likes it there I don’t know!

 

[Crystallynda]

After the coco coir is loosened and moist, pack it down in the enclosure so it will be less messy. You want it to be slightly damp to provide humidity. You don’t want it to be dry.

Sounds good! That was my overall question!!

tomorrow first thing I’m doing is just that!!

 

[Crystallynda]

After the coco coir is loosened and moist, pack it down in the enclosure so it will be less messy. You want it to be slightly damp to provide humidity. You don’t want it to be dry.

I don’t think this light is warm enough!..without light on its 78 inside! Same as the room!

Ima look at the temp tomorrow in the morning to see what the temperature is!

 

[Crystallynda]

I don’t think this light is warm enough!..without light on its 78 inside! Same as the room!

Ima look at the temp tomorrow in the morning to see what the temperature is!

How often should I spray the substrate and how often does it need to be replaced ?

 

[Crystallynda]

Can a glass enclosure work better for coco? I no longer use his tub lid! Is this a good idea?

 

[KarenSoCal]

If youake sure you like

If you must shop for greens at the store make sure you like them as well. You will be having salads right along with this little beauty and won't waste much. Also since you live in Vegas, I don't think you will need a UVB light unless he never goes outside. Good luck and welcome!

Oh, I surely wish this sharing would work for me! The problem is that everything he eats, except romaine, is so bitter. Endive, escarole, radicchio, arugula, mustard, dandelion...I can't eat it. I eat a lot of salad, so end up having to buy his greens and my veggies. We can't share.

 

[KarenSoCal]

I have the one from Home Depot but I’m a little Lost on how to use it lol

Have you figured out the timer? It's easy.

Plug the basking light into the timer.
Read the directions on how to set it.
Plug the timer into the wall.

You're all set!

 

[KarenSoCal]

I don’t think this light is warm enough!..without light on its 78 inside! Same as the room!

Ima look at the temp tomorrow in the morning to see what the temperature is!

You should be using the timer to turn the basking light on at 8 or 9 every morning.

After it's been on for at least an hour, get a rock or a brick...something that's roughly the same height as Coco. Put the rock or brick directly underneath the lit basking light. Put your new thermometer on top of the rock or brick. Leave it alone for an hour. Check the temperature. Post that temp when you come online.

 

[Crystallynda]

You should be using the timer to turn the basking light on at 8 or 9 every morning.

After it's been on for at least an hour, get a rock or a brick...something that's roughly the same height as Coco. Put the rock or brick directly underneath the lit basking light. Put your new thermometer on top of the rock or brick. Leave it alone for an hour. Check the temperature. Post that temp when you come online.

Perfect!! I will!

 

[Crystallynda]

Have you figured out the timer? It's easy.

Plug the basking light into the timer.
Read the directions on how to set it.
Plug the timer into the wall.

You're all set!

I’m gonna do it again cause I think I think I messed up!

 

[Crystallynda]

You should be using the timer to turn the basking light on at 8 or 9 every morning.

After it's been on for at least an hour, get a rock or a brick...something that's roughly the same height as Coco. Put the rock or brick directly underneath the lit basking light. Put your new thermometer on top of the rock or brick. Leave it alone for an hour. Check the temperature. Post that temp when you come online.

This is what it reads! He’s soaking!

 

[Crystallynda]

This is what it reads! He’s soaking!

This is him after soaking! His mouth is ok correct?

 

[Crystallynda]

This is what it reads! He’s soaking!

Is this too wet?

 

[Crystallynda]

How often should I spray the substrate and how often does it need to be replaced ?

 

[Crystallynda]

Alright substrate is in!

What else is needed for coco?

 

[Crystallynda]

You should be using the timer to turn the basking light on at 8 or 9 every morning.

After it's been on for at least an hour, get a rock or a brick...something that's roughly the same height as Coco. Put the rock or brick directly underneath the lit basking light. Put your new thermometer on top of the rock or brick. Leave it alone for an hour. Check the temperature. Post that temp when you come online.

Baby is Croaking??