His basking spot is 36 degrees at the moment, cold end is 29
How to open tiny mouth
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The_Four_Toed_Edward
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Could you keep that 29C during the night too?
I will do thank you
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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Just until his symptoms are gone, it should keep him more comfortable and aid healing.
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I would recommend raising the temperature to 31-32C and keeping it constant day and night. Also I would leave your Arcadia light on for 14 or 15 hours daily (IE, 7 or 8 AM to 10 PM).
Thank you
@Ardelle Any updates? I'm worried.
Hi,
Sorry I have just seen, Ive had a very stressful week with a lot going on.
Twigs is still going, he has these last two days attempted to eat, pulling neck back and out again probably however gives up after 3 or 4 goes.
His eyes are also opening in the bath so I am hopeful he is in the mend!
I will let you know when he is successfully eating again and I am keeping everything crossed it is soon, thank you for keeping in touch
Sorry I have just seen, Ive had a very stressful week with a lot going on.
Twigs is still going, he has these last two days attempted to eat, pulling neck back and out again probably however gives up after 3 or 4 goes.
His eyes are also opening in the bath so I am hopeful he is in the mend!
I will let you know when he is successfully eating again and I am keeping everything crossed it is soon, thank you for keeping in touch
Thank you for the update! I keep fingers crossed for him.
Thank you
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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We always love to hear updates. Cases like this one really stay in the back of the mind. Hoping for the best outcome!
Thank you, I will certainly update if he eats or the worst happens, his eyes do look better so that is improvement, I am keeping up with the 3 x daily carrot babyfood,CCF and reptoboost baths.
Littleredfootbigredheart
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Im so glad to read he’s taking baby steps in the right direction!! Nothing happens fast with these guys, so though recovery can feel frustratingly slow, this is really hopeful to hear! Certainly keeping you in my thoughts
Hi all!
Twiglet has eaten today!! Eyes are open, a slight bit of visible third lid but so much better!
Thank you to everyone who has given me advice.
If anyone else gets this issue it shows it can get better and to stay patient.
Now he is eating again I am wondering is there any different foods to help up his weight?
Twiglet has eaten today!! Eyes are open, a slight bit of visible third lid but so much better!
Thank you to everyone who has given me advice.
If anyone else gets this issue it shows it can get better and to stay patient.
Now he is eating again I am wondering is there any different foods to help up his weight?
Oh! I'm so happy for you and him! Maybe little fella just trying to brumate each year...
Various tortoise pellets mixed with greens 1-2 times a week should help him to gain some weight. E.g. Mazuri (NutraZu) Tortoise Diet (any kind - LS or "classic" 5M21) or Hikari Mulberific. And, of course, correct environment - temperatures, lightning and humidity - plays a huge role. Calcium and vitamin supplements are also important.
Thank you!
I have some pellets but he has never shown a interest in them, Ill try maybe putting them onto his greens after soaking them.
Should I keep the night time temperature raised for now please or would you drop it now hes eating?
Littleredfootbigredheart
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Oh I’m so happy to see this!! Well done! No for now I’d keep it as is, especially now we’re heading into winter, if not wanting to brumate him he needs to stay nice and warm and well lit during the day
Thank youOh I’m so happy to see this!! Well done! No for now I’d keep it as is, especially now we’re heading into winter, if not wanting to brumate him he needs to stay nice and warm and well lit during the day
I have never felt so happy to see him eat!Similar threads
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