Re: Fussy Russian

Posted by Debbie N. on August 16, 2000 at 15:47:22:

In Reply to: Fussy Russian posted by Mike on July 16, 1999 at 12:44:50:

I really hope someone will help me. My russian tortoise will not eat after a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables. She is dehydrated and underweight. I don't want to lose her. Is there anything that I can do to help her?

: Mine was like that too. Try escarole or endives. If you give him some "good stuff" only at every feeding he might eventually give in. The key is NO MORE JUNK! Even if he doesn't eat at all. The hunger will win out in the end. Be prepared to wait. I've heard of a tortoise that didn't eat for close to a FULL YEAR!! He was obviously in terrible condition and I don't expect yours to wait that long, but it gives you an example of their durability.

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