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Posted by Terry on July 06, 2000 at 13:48:17:
In Reply to: New Russian Torts Not Eating posted by claire on July 06, 2000 at 13:19:55:
Hi.
First and most important with new Russians is to get them to a vet. Best done the first few days to minimize stress.
Make sure a stool test is done and the torts dewormed if needed.
Pinworms are the most common parasite found in newly imported Russians.
But due to the stress and cramped shipping conditions, other health problems could crop up.
As they are wild caught it can take them a while to acclimate to captivity, so go slow and let them settle in.
What are you feeding?
My two new Russians eat like pigs, the female is much bolder than the male and ate from my hands in two days!
I feed a mixture of Romaine, endive, watercress, hibiscus flowers and mulberry leaves.
I add other leafy greens sometimes and they also chomp on various grasses and plants in their outdoor enclosure.
How are yours housed, although my male ate when he was in his Rubbermaid, he became much more active and outgoing when he went into the outdoor enclosure.
So provide the largest indoor or outdoor enclosure possible.
Let them settle in and put the food close to them, then leave them totaly alone for a couple of hours so they feel safe to come out and eat.
Also make sure the substrate you're using isn't toxic, such as cedar and some types of wood can be.
And make sure the temperatures are correct.
With TLC and plenty of peace and quiet they'll come round.
Don't forget the vet visit though, very important.
Terry.
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