Hi I purchased a proper digital meter to detect the humidity and found the cheap one I had before was inaccurate and infact humidity is sufficient (75-80s)
I’ve got forest floor dirt at the base that is covered with reptile forest bark as I’ve found that keeping the dirt at the bottom wet ans the top dry is ideal, however is there any tips on how to keep the bottom layer moist without having to move the bark out the way as this is disruptive and...
Redfoot 4 years she’s not too small. I won’t let them do it again. No no tests on her she had runny nose, puss build both sides of head that lanced etc. 32 degrees on heat and UVB 12 hours
My tortoise was given a vitamin A injection for respiratory infection puffiness of eyes but I’ve now read it’s toxic! Is she gonna be ok? Should I be concerned? Can it be lethal to the animal?
Hope so too, she’s still been eating and all so good signs I hope🤞 he suggested it was due to lack of vitamin A (more food like carrots papaya etc) and potentially the humidifier.
Hi thought I’d give an update, took her to the vets and turns out it’s due to a respiratory infection, I’ve suspicions it’s due to use of humidifier which I’ve now stopped, she had the abscesses removed and is now on antibiotics but is in pain from the surgical insertions and obviously having an...
when I first got my redfoot she was as colourful as anything but now her shells colour has reduced. Could this be because of too much UVB (12 hours daily for last 4 years) and also using basking lamp as I have learnt that it’s not good for their shells as they aren’t basking tortoises so I’ve...