If you’d still be willing, I have managed to get some photos this morning. I’d very much appreciate it! I didn’t want to stress him (/ her) out too much yesterday. I’m not sure if these photos are suitable enough to be able to sex. I can take more if not.
No no, it is fine! I do understand that I was maybe misinterpreting the message and do realise that you’ve been trying to help. I do really appreciate the advice you’ve given, as clearly, I didn’t have a clue.
Just to update, last night, he improved a lot. No more nose bleeding or open mouth breathing and he’s active already. So glad he seems to be a bit better from yesterday!
If anyone has any advice about whether we should still take him to the vet? Or should we monitor for now since he hasn’t got...
No I don’t know how to open his mouth, I’ve never had to before. I did try to entice it open with some dandelion leaves yesterday, but at that point he wasn’t interested.
I will watch some videos on how to do it safely and give it a try.
I understand it may be frustrating for you when you have...
I have been keeping an eye on him and have noticed what appears to be him trying to wipe his mouth. I do have a video, but it looks like videos aren’t possible here. Not sure if it’s that something is stuck or if it’s the blood that’s bothering him. It doesn’t seem to be a continuous blood flow...
Thank you so so much! I really appreciate all the information. This will help so much.
We did have a different setup for indoors. Like a wooden box with sliding glass doors, but we felt it was too small for him which is why we were in the middle of changing it. We thought now would be the best...
Thank you so much, I really appreciate such a detailed response.
There’s no controlled heat area outside (if you mean heat lamps or a setup etc.). The weather has been mostly perfect recently and there’s plenty of shaded areas if needed. On days where it’s raining or colder he is then brought...
I have a Hermann tortoise roughly around 20 years old. For the past 2 months it has been living out in the garden. He gets tortoise mix feed (weeds and plants) and is bathed 3 times a week. He looks dehydrated to me, but he hasn’t been drinking the last 2 times he’s had a bath or from any dishes...