Tortoise acting strange

by Rebecca Pisall
(North Branch, NY, United States)

My tortoise

My tortoise

A couple of days ago, spring finally came to New York. Ever since then, my russian tortoise has been very antsy to get out of his cage. Obviously, I just thought it was the nice weather and let him stay outside and munch on grass for quite a while. However, he is still acting strangely, and even when he's outside he just walks around quickly, like he's heading somewhere, but he continually changes his direction. Also, he keeps trying to get out of his cage and scratching at the glass. He simply doesn't look like himself anymore. He seems to be afraid of something, but I have no idea what it is. He isn't eating half as much as he used to, either. Besides the weather, nothing appears to have changed. What could be wrong with him?

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Aug 19, 2018
Crazy tortoise
by: Anonymous

Its been happening for couple of days hes running round his compound like a looney then he bury his head in soil

May 27, 2010
Check it out
by: Anonymous

Try having the tank bigger and being outside

May 27, 2010
tortoise nature
by: Anonymous

tortoise are veri found of nature..they require sum tim to adjust wd nature..so its a normal thing ..he ll adjust himself .jst c dat he is active...

May 27, 2010
Strange
by: Anonymous

If your Tortoise is a male, this is mating season and he may be looking for a mate, make sure to soak him at last once a week in warm water for about 10 minutes, also they eat better when their warmed up. When they are outside they do look around because they need to protect themselves from predator's. Make sure he is in a protected area. It looks like you have a Russian Tortoise, mine came out of hibernation a few months ago, and it took awhile before they were eating as much as before.
Good Luck and get him another Russian if he seems lonely. My Russians are very happy together and snuggle together each nite.

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