Background:
You may have read in one of my other posts that I recently acquired (on Tuesday) two new additions. They are a Russian tortoise and a three toe box. they were housed together in a 40 gallon aquarium, care fresh bedding, black heat light, no UVA/UVB.
The box is doing fantastic, I am a little concerned about the Russian.
She weighs 389g and is 5". Luckily Michigan is having a wonderful Indian summer so I have had her outside everyday soaking up the rays! She is eating, but only a few bites here and there. I have been soaking her twice a day, adding vitamins to the water. She doesn't move around much and just dozes all day.
Here are my questions:
1. Nail polish - She has been painted on her back and nails. Should I try to remove this or let it wear off?
2. Eyes - Her eyes seem puffy to me. They have went down and look way better than when I first got her.
3. Walking- She does not really walk. She just pushes forward with her back legs and scoots. She can move all her legs fine and when I hold her a few inched off the ground she will eventually put her legs out and try to get away.I am thinking it is due to being kept in a glass tank with the care fresh bedding and not getting traction. (As I am writing this I look over and she is half walking in her tank!)
I am planning a vet visit but cannot take her until Thursday. Just my luck the reptile vet is out until then. She is getting more and more active and alert everyday! I just thought I would seek some expert advice while I wait for the vet appointment.
Sorry the post is so long but I know the more info the better!
You may have read in one of my other posts that I recently acquired (on Tuesday) two new additions. They are a Russian tortoise and a three toe box. they were housed together in a 40 gallon aquarium, care fresh bedding, black heat light, no UVA/UVB.
The box is doing fantastic, I am a little concerned about the Russian.
She weighs 389g and is 5". Luckily Michigan is having a wonderful Indian summer so I have had her outside everyday soaking up the rays! She is eating, but only a few bites here and there. I have been soaking her twice a day, adding vitamins to the water. She doesn't move around much and just dozes all day.
Here are my questions:
1. Nail polish - She has been painted on her back and nails. Should I try to remove this or let it wear off?
2. Eyes - Her eyes seem puffy to me. They have went down and look way better than when I first got her.
3. Walking- She does not really walk. She just pushes forward with her back legs and scoots. She can move all her legs fine and when I hold her a few inched off the ground she will eventually put her legs out and try to get away.I am thinking it is due to being kept in a glass tank with the care fresh bedding and not getting traction. (As I am writing this I look over and she is half walking in her tank!)
I am planning a vet visit but cannot take her until Thursday. Just my luck the reptile vet is out until then. She is getting more and more active and alert everyday! I just thought I would seek some expert advice while I wait for the vet appointment.
Sorry the post is so long but I know the more info the better!