tortoise health

Hi, I got a baby hermann‘s tortoise a couple of months ago, and it was going so well I decided to get her a baby sister. I got the baby, around 9mo old, yesterday and put her in the enclosure with her. All seemed to be well at first, all parameters are correct in the enclosure and I’m almost...

We've recently taken over care of this tortoise. I noticed a couple of days ago the white patch. I can't say how long it's been there for. But of course, as soon as you type this into any search, first responses are shell rot. We're UK based, and they have lived outside all of their lives - 45...

After my post about Repti-Zoo MVB, I came to a conclusion that new lights are a must. So I got to work and made some DIY lamp stands for a hanging lights setup. Huge thanks to @Littleredfootbigredheart for compiling a thread with an endless amount of visual examples of properly done...

Hi, this little thread will describe my overall experience of using Repti-Zoo SuperSun 160W MVB. My previous thread was related to my tortoise mood swings, and some of the responding members suggested some improvements to my lightning situation. Fortunately, mood swings were resolved on their...

Hey all Please help, I have noticed he has lost his toe nails on only this foot and the shell is cracked just in the corner not sure how it has happened or what to do. He does dig alot please help with what to do? Thanks

Hi my 4 year old horsefield/Russian tortoise has began humping a rock in her enclosure. It started last week and she’s been doing it ever since multiple times a day - I’m unsure if this is normal? As we were told she was female when we got her and it this still seems correct. I’m wondering if...

Just got my first tort, a 1yr old Hermann, last week. Just curious what general health checks do you do? What things to look out for? Also is there any specific things you keep for emergencies? And why? I’ve read a few threads about “first aid kits” but can’t see a lot of explanation about...

Hi all, First time poster here. I have a 1 year and 9 month old sulcata that I love. She lives in a covered enclosure in my grassy backyard that is pretty big. I put the enclosure next to a vine bush that has totally covered the top of her wire enclosure which is pretty cool because it shades...

My 5 Year old Greek tortoise was left out last night due to my father letting her outside and carelessly forgetting about her. I was not at home during this time and got back panicking and got her straight into the warmth. Although its July, the UK weather has not been the best and the temperate...

My Sulcata Tortoise of approximately 5-6 months has been acting lethargic for the last few days, it’s not eating or defecating. He was originally sharing an enclosure with another baby Sulcata but was separated and isolated from that tortoise as I thought he was showing signs of sickness. Their...

Hello. My horsefield is over 10 years old. He was living with my parents for this whole time until last week when he joined me. His condition was not good, he was living on fake grass no substrate, basking lamp which was 50 Celsius, eating only lettuce with no supplements the list goes on...

Female red foot. About 5 years old.

Hello everyone, I'm new to tortoise form. I'm putting my concern here. My tortoise fell off stairs and he is not eating anything, he sleeps all the time, sometimes he suddenly starts moving. Today I was giving him water but it came out of his nose and mouth. I'm really scared and I don't any...

Hi! Sadly my parents bought me a tortoise when I was younger and we were given lots of information which turns out was all incorrect 😭 I want to get him a general health check so emailed the vets to ask if they see reptiles. But I’ve noticed he has some peeling skin, and a weird light patch...

So my 3 year old Russian tortoise hasn’t eaten since late September, it’s become very cold here in the U.K She is bathed every day to keep her hydrated but I’m becoming more worried at how long she hasn’t eaten for The temperatures are good in her enclosure ( 34 degrees C basking spot ), health...

Hello everyone! I'm a new owner of leopard tortoises. One of them has very watery poop. It was never a solid stool. It looks like he has diarrhea. It's been a month now. I want to get a fecal test just to be safe. Would you guys recommend any vets that you guys are familiar with...

I’ve kept a growing collection of Indian Stars for the last three years. The oldest is a male I’ve had since he was a 30g hatchling, he now weighs over 800g. He eats everything in sight and is very active. I follow the advice prescribed on this forum quite closely in terms of habitat and...

hello! 1 or 2 years ago(not sure when) my family adopted a baby sulcata tortoise, I recently found out it’s gender again, she’s a female. She’s, unfortunately, been living in a big enclosure that was meant for two bunnies we used to have. We recently moved her to a better home meant for...

Hi everyone, Rowdy the Russian tortoise is about seven years old now. Everything was fine up until a three days ago when I noticed he started ramming the walls and decor in his enclosure. I thought this was odd so I looked closer and he was walking around with his head sucked in his shell. I...