Re: new pet tortoise not eating

Posted by tcc on May 13, 2001 at 12:52:56:

In Reply to: new pet tortoise not eating posted by Darrae Norling on May 13, 2001 at 07:34:27:

Hi your new tort should be checked for parasites right away. Do you need help locating a vet in your area?
Im sending you lots of links and info on this species off list ok?
Take care and dont feed bugs :)
tcc

: On May 5 I purchased a "Russian" tortoise from a local pet store. The tortoise seems to be very strong and active, no crust, slime bubbles, etc. I have been offering him the reccommended diet ( carrots, squash, beans, broccoli, hibiscus leaves - even crickets) but I have not seen him actually eat anything. He started out at 368 grams and has lost only 7 grams, not enough to worry about. But I don't think he has eaten anything - just walkes over the food and drags it about. He has fresh water, warm and cool areas in his pen, shade, sun. Am I worrying for no reason?

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: Hi your new tort should be checked for parasites right away. Do you need help locating a vet in your area? : Im sending you lots of links and info on this species off list ok? : Take care and dont feed bugs :) : tcc : : On May 5 I purchased a "Russian" tortoise from a local pet store. The tortoise seems to be very strong and active, no crust, slime bubbles, etc. I have been offering him the reccommended diet ( carrots, squash, beans, broccoli, hibiscus leaves - even crickets) but I have not seen him actually eat anything. He started out at 368 grams and has lost only 7 grams, not enough to worry about. But I don't think he has eaten anything - just walkes over the food and drags it about. He has fresh water, warm and cool areas in his pen, shade, sun. Am I worrying for no reason?

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