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Posted by alexis on October 07, 2001 at 21:08:38:

In Reply to: Settling In posted by alexis on October 05, 2001 at 12:20:18:

: I just got a pair of Russian Tortoises (captive bred) 3 days ago and I have not seen them eat, or even leave their hide spots. I'm assuming there's going to be a certain period of adjustment before start eating and being active again. How long should this take? A few more days, a week, or more? They both seem healthy and I got them from a reputable place.

: The temps range from 90 under the basking lamp to 77 on the cool side. I've been offering mixed greens, cucumbers, and even a hibiscus flower. They are both about 4 inches long and I have them in a Rubbermaid bin that is 40" long and 20" wide. Am I doing anything wrong?

: Also the substrate I'm using is Yesterday's News, a newspaper pellet litter. Is this ok or should I switch to rabbit food pellets (like I see most tortoises are kept in)? I really hate the way they smell and how dusty they are.




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