Hello,
I recently purchased 28 sulcata tortoises on 6/5/21
8/1/21 I noticed 27 out of the 28 tortoises have have bumps under their neck. They have different bumps, and I am not sure what to do. I plan on taking 2 of the sickest tortoises to the vet. 1 is very lethargic and not looking well, but they rest are still walking around and eating.
What do I to help them recover?
How did they get sick?
Do I decrease the humidity?
Do I increase the temperature?
Does my setup need to change?
What can I do differently to help my tortoises?
Background:
The tortoises are in Cypress mulch with cool temperatures 86 degree and hot temperature 90 degrees heat rock and humidity 60%.
I soak them 2 times a day for 30 minutes in 2 seperater containers (14 in 1 container 14 in another). I put them outside in the grass for about 4-6 hours each day. When I put them outside, I soak them first, and then I turn on the water for the grass so the environment is more humid for them and they stay hydrated. Usually there are puddles of water on the grass. They have shade from the wood and the wall.
I fertilized the grass about 3 weeks ago with miracle grow and mixed in Crimson Clover seeds into the ground. This past week is when I put them out side into the newly fertilized grass.
I have 3 other sulcata tortoises and they live outside full time and none of them have the bumps.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I recently purchased 28 sulcata tortoises on 6/5/21
8/1/21 I noticed 27 out of the 28 tortoises have have bumps under their neck. They have different bumps, and I am not sure what to do. I plan on taking 2 of the sickest tortoises to the vet. 1 is very lethargic and not looking well, but they rest are still walking around and eating.
What do I to help them recover?
How did they get sick?
Do I decrease the humidity?
Do I increase the temperature?
Does my setup need to change?
What can I do differently to help my tortoises?
Background:
The tortoises are in Cypress mulch with cool temperatures 86 degree and hot temperature 90 degrees heat rock and humidity 60%.
I soak them 2 times a day for 30 minutes in 2 seperater containers (14 in 1 container 14 in another). I put them outside in the grass for about 4-6 hours each day. When I put them outside, I soak them first, and then I turn on the water for the grass so the environment is more humid for them and they stay hydrated. Usually there are puddles of water on the grass. They have shade from the wood and the wall.
I fertilized the grass about 3 weeks ago with miracle grow and mixed in Crimson Clover seeds into the ground. This past week is when I put them out side into the newly fertilized grass.
I have 3 other sulcata tortoises and they live outside full time and none of them have the bumps.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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