Sep 2, 2025 #1 S snipsnap New Member Joined Apr 21, 2024 Messages 7 Location (City and/or State) Indonesia Hi guys, I need some help. I notice that there's something in my tortoise nose. Not sure what it is, but it's clogging the nose. Is there any medication or remedy that I can use? Or just go straight to vet? Thanks Attachments Screenshot_20250902_165917_WhatsApp.jpg 224.1 KB · Views: 6
Hi guys, I need some help. I notice that there's something in my tortoise nose. Not sure what it is, but it's clogging the nose. Is there any medication or remedy that I can use? Or just go straight to vet? Thanks
Sep 2, 2025 #2 The_Four_Toed_Edward Well-Known Member Joined Apr 6, 2024 Messages 6,292 Location (City and/or State) Finland On top of the clogging, the nostrils seem to be different sizes which could be a sign of a chronic respiratory infection like Mycoplasma. Let's see what @Yvonne G and @zovick think.
On top of the clogging, the nostrils seem to be different sizes which could be a sign of a chronic respiratory infection like Mycoplasma. Let's see what @Yvonne G and @zovick think.
Sep 2, 2025 #3 Yvonne G Old Timer 10 Year Member! Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Jan 23, 2008 Messages 95,401 Location (City and/or State) Clovis, CA Try to pick out the obstruction with a pin, being careful to not hurt the tortoise. You can also squirt sterile saline into the nostrils.
Try to pick out the obstruction with a pin, being careful to not hurt the tortoise. You can also squirt sterile saline into the nostrils.