Safarigirl77
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I have found a ton of useful information here! So thank you for that. But I need advise please. My baby greek tortoise has gone over a week (maybe more) now without eating a thing. He is a tiny tortoise. About 2". I've had him for about a month. He never was very lively, but he did eat small amounts for the first couple weeks I had him.
I came to the conclusion that his light (compact coil UV bulb) was making him sick As he wouldn't open his eyes, stopped eating and was lethargic and barely moved at all. I have now removed this light. (going on day 3 with out) He still has his basking bulb, which is about 105 directly under it. I am awaiting a MV light 100 watt in the mail. Should be here tomorrow. His overall enclosure temp is 75- 80 degrees. Humidity is 50%. The substrate is half and half sand and soil. He is in a large aquarium with a screened top. (I cover it with a towel to keep temps and humidity in.)
I have been doing carrot baby food soaks 2X a day. Yesterday after his soak he finally opened his eyes! He seemed to move around his enclosure some but is still sleeping a lot. He had a very runny/clear looking stool. normal? Does this mean he is getting rehydrated?? Yesterday I brought him outside in the sun for 30 min or so. He walked around a little. I offer him food and have it ready available in his enclosure for him. But he won't eat. I'm worried for this little guy! Any advise would be appreciated!
I came to the conclusion that his light (compact coil UV bulb) was making him sick As he wouldn't open his eyes, stopped eating and was lethargic and barely moved at all. I have now removed this light. (going on day 3 with out) He still has his basking bulb, which is about 105 directly under it. I am awaiting a MV light 100 watt in the mail. Should be here tomorrow. His overall enclosure temp is 75- 80 degrees. Humidity is 50%. The substrate is half and half sand and soil. He is in a large aquarium with a screened top. (I cover it with a towel to keep temps and humidity in.)
I have been doing carrot baby food soaks 2X a day. Yesterday after his soak he finally opened his eyes! He seemed to move around his enclosure some but is still sleeping a lot. He had a very runny/clear looking stool. normal? Does this mean he is getting rehydrated?? Yesterday I brought him outside in the sun for 30 min or so. He walked around a little. I offer him food and have it ready available in his enclosure for him. But he won't eat. I'm worried for this little guy! Any advise would be appreciated!