Rufina
New Member
The other day I took my red foot outside and put her in her enclosure. An hour later I checked on her and she was on her back in the heat. When I picked her up she had a clear slimy substance all over her head and front legs. I tried cleaning her off...of course there was little cooperation on her part. I watched her for a while after bringing her inside and she seemed to be grasping for breath or ? Now I feel afraid to leave her outside by herself anymore.
Does anyone know what the substance was and was she grasping for breath or trying to cool herself down?
Also I have been concerned because she spends so much time in her hut. I take her out at least every other day for a soaking and then I feed her but rarely does she come out on her own. She gets some exercise when I take her outside to run around on the lawn for 15-20 minutes. I stay with her during this time.
Last but not least, I have become confused by all the different suggestions about heat lamps, basking lights, humidifiers,etc., etc., etc. I appreciate all the info but maybe because I’m in my late 60’s I have gotten lost. Can someone simplify the information? Maybe explain what each thing does.
Does anyone know what the substance was and was she grasping for breath or trying to cool herself down?
Also I have been concerned because she spends so much time in her hut. I take her out at least every other day for a soaking and then I feed her but rarely does she come out on her own. She gets some exercise when I take her outside to run around on the lawn for 15-20 minutes. I stay with her during this time.
Last but not least, I have become confused by all the different suggestions about heat lamps, basking lights, humidifiers,etc., etc., etc. I appreciate all the info but maybe because I’m in my late 60’s I have gotten lost. Can someone simplify the information? Maybe explain what each thing does.