Why is my tortoise not eating but active?
Stomatitis: Another reason linked with hibernation as to why tortoises fail to eat is a mouth infection, known as stomatitis. Temperature: One of the most common reasons for pet tortoises losing their appetite is that their surroundings are too cold.
Why does my tortoise not want to eat anything?
There could be several reasons for your tortoise to stop eating, from the simple fact that they do not like their food, to a more serious issue and illness such as a chest infection. Other potential reasons include: constipation, being too cold and no desire to eat following waking up/reemerging from a sleeping state.
When do tortoises start to eat again after hibernation?
While you do want your tortoise to eat as soon as possible after a hibernation don’t be surprised if they don’t show interest in food for two or three days. Ensure that your tortoise has access to plenty of water when they first wakes from his hibernation. Once they are fully hydrated, they should show interest in food again.
What to do if your tortoise has an upset stomach?
Unlike a dog you won’t find a tortoise moping around whimpering at your feet when they’ve got an upset stomach. What you can do however is get to know your tortoise’s normal behavioral patterns; in particular things like how much they tend to move around their enclosure, and how much food they tend to eat each day.
When to call the vet for a tortoise?
If your efforts prove futile, then it’s time to call the vet, both because of the potential for death by malnutrition and/or the underlying reason for it in the first place. The reason for a tortoise to be put off its food tends to stem from one of the following:
What are the dietary habits of a Russian tortoise?
Russian Tortoises are vigorous eaters and will eat continuously in the months leading up to summer to prepare for hibernation. In the wild they are herbivores and eat grass, leafy vegetables, weeds, and flowers. So in captivity they should be fed a diet mainly consisting of greens: Collards (type of cabbage)
How offten should my Russian tortoise eat?
Sulcata tortoises need to eat every day, they require space to graze on for about 20 minutes per day. It is important for the bulk of the Russian tortoise’s diet to consist of dark leafy greens. These greens include Romain lettuce, kale and carrot tops.
What foods a tortoise can and cannot eat?
Tortoise Food List – What They Can and Can’t Eat Legumes and grains. All legumes and grains are prohibited food for turtles such as beans, corn, rice, pea pods, lentils, chickpeas and others. Vegetables. Despite the necessities of feeding vegetables to your tortoise, there are some which you will need to avoid altogether. Fruit. Mushrooms. Sugar. Dog food and cat food. Animal products.
How often should I Feed my Russian tortoise?
Things to remember when feeding your Russian tortoise: Fresh, clean, chlorine free water should be available at all times. Feed tortoises daily; finely chop vegetables. Sprinkle food with calcium supplement once or twice a week once tortoise is 6 months of age. Discard food not eaten within 24 hours.
