GeorgeUK
Active Member
Hello
As a few of you will know, I'm new to the forum. I have kept exotic pets for 10 years, and work part time/cover at a reptile store.
My specialty has always been snakes, but I have kept Russian Tortoises.
Lady Dorothy is my first Leopard Tortoise & I want to learn as much as possible so I can provide her with the best care.
Question:
I suspect Lady Dorothy may have been fed on a pellet based diet prior to me owning her.
My suspicion may be unfounded, but the lady I got her from had owned a pet shop that had closed down, and Lady Dorothy was one of the animals which she had brought back home.
I've only owned LD for a couple of days, but she seems completely uninterested in food.
I've been giving her daily soaks, and afterwards she will have a few nibbles from a dandelion leaf, but other than that, she shows no interest. If she was a snake, I would know all the tricks, but as I am still a newby when it comes to these beautiful shelled animals, I appreciate and welcome any advise/tricks.
She is active, and is basking & walking around fine & looks to be in good overall health.
Yvonne mentioned in my introduction thread that for some reason she thought LD might be on the thin side & Lyn did mention that LD's beak may be a bit long. I've seen similar problems in birds, so I've provided a cuttlefish & piece of slate. It doesn't look uncomfortably long to me, but I'm hoping someone with more knowledge than I have will be kind enough to offer an opinion.
Fresh Food I have tried:
Chopped Grass
Dandelion Leaves
Basil
Parsley
Romaine Lettuce
Spinach Leaves
Dried Food I have tried:
Timothy Hay
Thank you for taking the time to read
As a few of you will know, I'm new to the forum. I have kept exotic pets for 10 years, and work part time/cover at a reptile store.
My specialty has always been snakes, but I have kept Russian Tortoises.
Lady Dorothy is my first Leopard Tortoise & I want to learn as much as possible so I can provide her with the best care.
Question:
I suspect Lady Dorothy may have been fed on a pellet based diet prior to me owning her.
My suspicion may be unfounded, but the lady I got her from had owned a pet shop that had closed down, and Lady Dorothy was one of the animals which she had brought back home.
I've only owned LD for a couple of days, but she seems completely uninterested in food.
I've been giving her daily soaks, and afterwards she will have a few nibbles from a dandelion leaf, but other than that, she shows no interest. If she was a snake, I would know all the tricks, but as I am still a newby when it comes to these beautiful shelled animals, I appreciate and welcome any advise/tricks.
She is active, and is basking & walking around fine & looks to be in good overall health.
Yvonne mentioned in my introduction thread that for some reason she thought LD might be on the thin side & Lyn did mention that LD's beak may be a bit long. I've seen similar problems in birds, so I've provided a cuttlefish & piece of slate. It doesn't look uncomfortably long to me, but I'm hoping someone with more knowledge than I have will be kind enough to offer an opinion.
Fresh Food I have tried:
Chopped Grass
Dandelion Leaves
Basil
Parsley
Romaine Lettuce
Spinach Leaves
Dried Food I have tried:
Timothy Hay
Thank you for taking the time to read