Coughing and sneeze??

[Tony the tank]

Well this morning while I was walking by Tony I heard him Cough... Then a short time later what sounded like a sneeze.. Should I be concerned??

He is eating fine.. Pooping fine..and no discharge what so ever...

Thoughts??

 

[Tony the tank]

Any thoughs?

 

[lvstorts]

If it were me, I'd watch him VERY closely for a week or so. Torts do cough and sneeze on occasion. Do you weigh him regularly? I've found weighing monthly and keeping a record of it really helps catch problems before they manifest into something bigger.

I'm sure more experienced people will chime in.

 

[Tony the tank]

He only did it once but boy was it loud..I heard him through the door of his enclosure while I was walking by..

He is eating great.. He eats sleeps gets up eats and patrols the yard.. Same as always...[/i]

 

[dmarcus]

If it only happened once then it's no big. I am sure you will get to hear all kinds of new and fascinating sounds from you Sulcata as times passes on...

 

[TortieLuver]

I agree with Dmarcus. If it was just once, no runny nose, not eating, lethargic, etc, then I wouldn't worry about it. Sulcatas do make some funny noises from time to time

 

[cemmons12]

Yeah, once dont seem to be a big deal. But I would watch for runny nose and watery eyes and not eating. At that time I would be concerned and take to an exotic vet.