Help!urgent!please!I’m questioning my tortoises health

tinytortoisetim

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I am in sullcatta or an order and I am questioning my tortoises health. I’m really stressed out because he’s making strange squeaking noises from his mouth! I need to know what I should do immediately or else I fear it might get worse.Please contact me soon.
 

T Smart

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Hi,

Please tell us about your tortoise.
-Age?
-Diet?
-Temperatures? (Basking, Cool Side)

Also, send us a picture of your enclosure!
 

TechnoCheese

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Could we see a picture of your tortoise and enclosure?
What are your temps? Basking, cool side, and night?
Did it make these noises after drinking? Mine will sometimes make a kind of “skwaking” noise after he drinks.
Is there any discharge coming from his nose?
Is he active and eating?
 

tinytortoisetim

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Hi,

Please tell us about your tortoise.
-Age?
-Diet?
-Temperatures? (Basking, Cool Side)

Also, send us a picture of your enclosure!
his age is at mosts 5-6 months.
mostly lettuce and spinach.

I can not accurately measure the temperature but it has a good ratio.

unfortunately I can not send a picture, but it is about 3 square feet and he is about the size of my palm.
photo.jpg
 

tinytortoisetim

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Could we see a picture of your tortoise and enclosure?
What are your temps? Basking, cool side, and night?
Did it make these noises after drinking? Mine will sometimes make a kind of “skwaking” noise after he drinks.
Is there any discharge coming from his nose?
Is he active and eating?
I did not see him drink today. I have not notice any discharge from his nose (even though tortoises don't have noses). right now he is sleeping but still making the noises. today i fed him lettuce, I feed him twice a day. although lately I have not noticed to many droppings. what do you think I should do?
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T Smart

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his age is at mosts 5-6 months.
mostly lettuce and spinach.

I can not accurately measure the temperature but it has a good ratio.

unfortunately I can not send a picture, but it is about 3 square feet and he is about the size of my palm.
photo.jpg

I suggest you invest in something like this:

IMG_5186.jpg

Fairly inexpensive, but very helpful. Along with other factors, having the correct temperatures within an enclosure is essential.

Also,

If you haven't already, please take a look at these two threads:

How To Raise A Healthy Sulcata Or Leopard, Version 2.0

https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php...ealthy-Sulcata-Or-Leopard,-Version-2.0.79895/


For Those Who Have a Young Sulcata...

https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/For-Those-Who-Have-a-Young-Sulcata....76744/
 

TechnoCheese

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If you cannot accurately measure temperatures, that’s a huge problem, and could be the issue. This is a cold blooded animal that relies completely on proper temperatures to survive, and you need to be able to monitor them. Do you have a thermometer and hygrometer?

Spinach should almost never be fed because it’s high in oxalates that hinder calcium absorption, and lettuce has very little nutritional value. It takes more energy to eat than it gives. You need to change your diet ASAP.

Why can you not take pictures? Is it because you don’t know how, or you don’t have a webcam/camera? To take a picture, click the “upload file” button. If you’re using the forum on a computer, I find that it’s easier to do this with a phone or tablet.
Please give these a read and make changes to your care-
How To Raise A Healthy Sulcata Or Leopard, Version 2.0 https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php...ealthy-Sulcata-Or-Leopard,-Version-2.0.79895/

For Those Who Have a Young Sulcata... https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/For-Those-Who-Have-a-Young-Sulcata....76744/

Beginner Mistakes https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/
We really need pictures and more info, like temperatures, to help you. Is there any discharge coming from your tortoise’s nose?
 
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