saginawhxc
Well-Known Member
Not being familiar with the species I browsed the care sheets and bombarded the owner with questions.
Here is what I know.
He/she was kept in a middle school office as a school pet for the last two years. Apparently a change to the office is reducing space and they decided they can't keep him. They believe he is approximately 7 years old.
His original owner bought him from a pet store.
His diet has been less than ideal. Romaine lettuce, green pepper, and shredded carrots apparently are his favorite. He has got calcium powder sprinkled onto his food a couple of times a week.
He had received zero soaks, but instead he has been misted down once a week.
He has been kept indoors on a 2x4 table with a mvb housed in a clamp light for a basking spot and UVB source. He had no idea on temps though.
I would probably keep him in that container for a transition period until I could build a bigger table. I would get rid of the clamp light on day one though. I would also start working immediately to shift him to a more appropriate diet.
I talked to the owner for over half an hour on the phone. He is going to talk it over with his wife and contact me within the next few days. Is there anything else I should be asking him? When/if I go to look at the tortoise is there anything specific I should be looking for?
Here is what I know.
He/she was kept in a middle school office as a school pet for the last two years. Apparently a change to the office is reducing space and they decided they can't keep him. They believe he is approximately 7 years old.
His original owner bought him from a pet store.
His diet has been less than ideal. Romaine lettuce, green pepper, and shredded carrots apparently are his favorite. He has got calcium powder sprinkled onto his food a couple of times a week.
He had received zero soaks, but instead he has been misted down once a week.
He has been kept indoors on a 2x4 table with a mvb housed in a clamp light for a basking spot and UVB source. He had no idea on temps though.
I would probably keep him in that container for a transition period until I could build a bigger table. I would get rid of the clamp light on day one though. I would also start working immediately to shift him to a more appropriate diet.
I talked to the owner for over half an hour on the phone. He is going to talk it over with his wife and contact me within the next few days. Is there anything else I should be asking him? When/if I go to look at the tortoise is there anything specific I should be looking for?
