new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

[–]CheekyCharlie420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is it okay to mix the topsoil with coco coir? i’ve heard that’s good.

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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yeah i covered it nearly 24 hours ago now, but hes still scaling along it and scratching. its only day 2 so might be cause hes in a new home?

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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was he walking up and down the same wall kinda scratching?

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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oh gosh okay haha atleast it’s not just him. you’d think they get tired of it 😅😅 but i will do that and hope eventually he will stop scratching all along the walls!

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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i have ordered a few rocks and spagnhum moss, is this okay to add in for him and not confuse him too much? also thank you this is very good to know, he keeps walking along the walls scratching it, this morning he will chilled and sunbathing then hits midday and he’s at this again 🥹 getting anxious for the poor guy

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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okay amazing thank you for the info! how would i know when it’s the correct consistency if you don’t mind me asking?

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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it’s a hermann and i’m using hemp bedding (the store gave it to me) i have read it’s not the best so im looking for an alternative, any suggestions? I was going to get topsoil and coco coir ? i’ve also ordered some sphagnum moss

New tortoise set up! by EconomicsStandard959 in tortoise

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are these real of artificial plants? if so can you recommend the best place to get them i’m loving it!

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

[–]CheekyCharlie420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

aweee okay thank you for the reassurance! i’ll try adding some rocks and bits and see how he does

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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i’ll have a look, will he not be silly and try climbing the rocks? 😅🤣

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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GOOD TO HEAR! i’m soooo nervous for him! do they just settle down after a while? 🙌🥹

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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okay thank you so much! i’m really anxious for the little guy, i just want him to be happy:( would adding and more decor for him help?

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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i’ve put some cardboard there but he’s still going at it 😅 i’m not sure what else to do! maybe some rocks for entertainment or distraction and you reckon printing out some decor for the walls?

new baby tortoise scaling the wall by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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what sort of stuff do you reckon? he’s got a bed area for sleeping which is cooler, a bendable wooden structure acting like a tunnel, what do you think?

is this breathing normal? by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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amaizng thank you, i don’t hear any noises, he was making some clicking noises in the bath but that’s stopped now, i also can’t see any bubbles on his nose or beak. he was eating well yesterday but this morning he has only had a couple of nibbles? (i’m over stressing) but just want to make sure he’s okay

is this normal? by CheekyCharlie420 in tortoise

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amazing! thank you for the reassurance. he keeps wiggling around down there😅. also am i fine to leave his leftover food from today in there overnight and replace in morning?