So I got my Russian Tortoise a couple months ago and have enjoyed watching him eat and live. But have come along some problems. We keep my tort in a glass aquarium (about 20 gallons.) (reccomended by the pet store.) and keep him under 2 lights....not sure what they are called, but will find out if needed,
Recently, he started to lose skin, his shell started to curl, and he has a white ring around his shell. In the pictures provided you can see him eating (what used to be frozen) tortoise mix, with calcium powder (also recommended.)
I am worried about his shell and it's recent behavior. We keep him on a diet of Romaine Lettuce, Cabbage, and Vegetable mix. It's not much, and I understand that you have to give him more of a variety....can you please tell me what?
-Thanks...A tort owner in worry. :-(
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