Wow, thanks so much for the amazing post and information! I've already ordered that tortoise food that looks great because the leaves do get scarce in the colder months.
I'll work my way through your advice gradually - there's quite a bit there! 😊
When you say that babies need a high...
Oh thank you! glad to hear that. I don't know, it was somebody from a reptile forum - I asked there while I was waiting for my account to be approved here.
Oh also, somebody suggested it may be worms, and another one suggested might be a calcium issue:
Do you think those are valid concerns? but it doesn't seem like it would fit because it hasn't been a gradual thing, it's just suddenly started today
thank you everyone! We gave her a long, thorough soak and a thorough clean with a brush, brushed the shell, and rubbed it with a cloth like you suggested, Yvonne.
And that seems to have done the trick, at least we didn't notice any swaying after that for the next 20 minutes before she went to...
Hi everyone, would appreciate help!
What I’m seeing (started today):
When walking, she rotates/sways side-to-side and looks like she’s rubbing herself on the ground.
It’s persistent, not just an occasional swagger, and it continues even when she’s approaching food/eating.
No obvious falls or...