my indian star tortoise does not eat

by niraj pujary
(mumbai)

i bought a star tortoise yesterday. it is 7 inchs in lenght it seems healthy as it is active & it roams all over my house. the problem is he doesnot eat anything. tried everything carrots,tomatoes,coriander & cabbage leaves. plz suggest me what to do.thank you

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Feb 26, 2012
 not eating
by: dj

my indian star tortoise does not eat before 3 days he eat tomato .. and then he is eating a bit ..
Am worried help me out
Oct 15, 2011
 Indian Star Diet
by: Anonymous

Indian Star tortoises do NOT eat meat! NONE AT ALL!!!!
Oct 14, 2011
 try for this
by: rohit

hey bro try for raw meat of chicken he will surely eat tat and tortoise are just shy types so the dont eat in front of u so dont worry
Jul 15, 2011
 put it back
by: Anonymous

Please put the turtle back where you found it. It will do fine in the wild. That's where it was meant to live.
Jul 15, 2011
 a found turtle
by: Anonymous

I found a turtle in south India in a vilage. Its still a baby. I tried to feed it so far rice, mango, leaves, dirt and moss, but its not eating. please help me
Jan 23, 2010
 tort
by: rahul

try ladys finger
Jan 08, 2010
 my indian star tortoise
by: niraj

i have tried lettuce,brocolli,cabbage leaves & coriander leaves.
Jan 08, 2010
 my indian star tortoise
by: niraj

it has started eating, may be it took time to adjust, thanks for your reply.
Jan 07, 2010
 not eating
by: shell

hello have you tryed lettace,strawberrys,cucumber cauliflower,brocoli,brussels

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