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This is the longest she’s gone without bubbles in some time. At first I didn’t think much of her biting her arm because there’s little black ants in her outdoor area plus mosquitos since were so close to summer. But I think I’d rather double check w y’all and I also sent a video and this pic to...

hi everyone, today i'm wrapping up the deep clean of her indoor area. should be good to go for her by this evening. i wanted to see what folks thoughts are, but i've noticed over the last few days that Rojita is biting her own leg. she'll swing it back and forth for a few times and then...

hmmm yeah i think i'd rather do a serology if anything unless it's significantly pricey. either way i won't decide anything just yet as i want to see how she does after these drops. still hoping they take care of this for her once and for all! my vet did let me know she prescribes those drops of...

Rojita this morning. She’s happy when there’s a shallow puddle to hang out in.

In the summers she only sleeps in her enclosure overnight so I don't tend to clean it much - even then, last year she was sleeping outdoors so I didn't really clean it until she was moving into it in November. Over the winter, I'd spot clean it and pick up food everyday if not every other day. I...

can I ask what serology is? I'll work on an email to send the vet and ask these questions! also, do folks think it's possible she could have mycoplasma after a negative test? I haven't come across another tortoise who seems similar to her than that one who does have mycoplasma - something...

Im curious if folks have any thoughts on having to sedate her to get inside her mouth?

I have considered the possibility that she might have mycoplasma that she could have contacted at an earlier stage. The reason I’ve thought this is because I met someone virtually who has a Redfoot tortoise that makes the same throat clearing noises, has air biting and other minimal symptoms but...

Sharing what Rojitas vet responded to the request for the other swab tests recommended. It’s definitely pricey but I’m curious to hear thoughts if y’all think this would be worth it. She has already been tested prior but not through this particular lab if I’m understanding correctly? “Good...

She’s tested negative for it… but i know if she’s not actively shedding it could have been a false negative.

what a happy guy!! and yes, I've considered this though I know I had trouble keeping her temps right over the winter and I thought that's what's caused all of this so would that have caused mycoplasma?

Thanks so much for your advice Zovick. The lavage procedure would be with her local vet, not the specialist. We haven't seen the specialist, I got the referral but I'd have to travel to Houston with her for the consultation as they don't do virtual advice. I'm very hesitant to do the lavage...

hi everyone, I was going to wait to give an update until she finished this course of nasal and eye drops. But the last two nights she’s been waking up at around 12am and is yawning, neck stretching, very watery eyes and air biting. I do believe she’s neck stretching slightly while she’s resting...

I personally wouldn’t leaver her outside if the temperature dropped below 80 right now. At worst she’s been out there in 78. Im not sure I can set up an outside warming area for her at this time. Hoping to move and when I have a backyard I will embark on that project! For now she’ll sleep...

but wouldn't the heat lamp get wet? I don't have a patio roof or anything. she has a small roof that i've built