Only eats zucchini

[speedy2011]

I just got my RT a few days ago, and have offered him a WIDE variety of greens and veggies, but he only seems to like zuccini. What should I do?

[Irwin4530]

Keep offering him greens....try dandilions (spelling), they seem to be a favorite.... especially the flowers
when he gets hungry he will eat.  Be patient, they can be stubborn!! 

[welovevader]

Don't give veggies, especially zucchini as it's a starch, which leads to sugar in the system, which in turn, can lead to a parasite bloom. Stick to the greens listed here http://www.russiantortoise.org/russiantortoisediet.htm and you can't go wrong. Like Irwin said, eventually he'll eat. He's still getting used to his new environment, so this isn't entirely unexpected. Congrats on your new little buddy, btw.

Irwin,

*dandelions*

[Irwin4530]

Thanks Robbie 

[Irwin4530]

...also just a heads up, I have found a few new things that both my torts and I love!!
alongside the organic spring mix that I keep on hand for a good base mix, some
companies have satrted bagging up chopped mustard greens, collared greens and
a mix of the two.  I love it because its good for them and it cuts down on my "prep time"
and they love it because its good 

next step for me is to invest in one of the green bags from Carolina Pet Supply so I can
"keep" more of the greens I buy.

[welovevader]

Thanks Robbie 

Don't worry; do it all the time myself. I just noticed I had misspelled zucchini in that same post (now fixed). lol

[welovevader]

...also just a heads up, I have found a few new things that both my torts and I love!!
alongside the organic spring mix that I keep on hand for a good base mix, some
companies have satrted bagging up chopped mustard greens, collared greens and
a mix of the two.  I love it because its good for them and it cuts down on my "prep time"
and they love it because its good 

next step for me is to invest in one of the green bags from Carolina Pet Supply so I can
"keep" more of the greens I buy.

Thanks for the tip. Will keep an eye out for those next trip.  Any particular brands?

[Irwin4530]

They are in a bid orange/yellow bag.... want to say Dole but I think that is wrong.
Away with family right now, so Ill check and post again when I get back home.