unlikelyrussian
New Member
Hello all,
I am new here. I have just taken on a Russian tortoise that was owned for over a decade by someone I know.
It's clear to me after reading 15 minutes on this forum that the tortoise has been inadequately cared for.
His housing is far too small and has no hide-away. There's no UVB light. No thermometer. No food came with him, so no Mazuri feed. There was calcium supplements however.
I just made an appointment with an exotics vet and I hope he doesn't have any serious health problems.
I am no tortoise expert (understatement of the century) but to me he looks listless and like its an effort to move around, although he eats and has defecated.
I will set about trying to improve his situation.
Has anyone taken in a tortoise like this and seen improvements over time with better diet and environment?
Thank you for all the info on this site.
I am new here. I have just taken on a Russian tortoise that was owned for over a decade by someone I know.
It's clear to me after reading 15 minutes on this forum that the tortoise has been inadequately cared for.
His housing is far too small and has no hide-away. There's no UVB light. No thermometer. No food came with him, so no Mazuri feed. There was calcium supplements however.
I just made an appointment with an exotics vet and I hope he doesn't have any serious health problems.
I am no tortoise expert (understatement of the century) but to me he looks listless and like its an effort to move around, although he eats and has defecated.
I will set about trying to improve his situation.
Has anyone taken in a tortoise like this and seen improvements over time with better diet and environment?
Thank you for all the info on this site.