Hi guys,
We have a leopard tortoise, maybe 8 or 9 years old. She usually lives outside as we live in a hot climate.
Anyway, I noticed about 3 days ago she stopped eating. I've brought her inside as we had some especially windy days so thought maybe she was getting a bit chilly, although it never drops below 15°C. While inside she has eaten a small amount of lettuce yesterday but thats it. She's not touching anything else, including her cuttle fish which she normally loves chasing round. We just got her the lettuce as a last resort because we know she loves it, although we rarely give it to her.
Other than the not eating properly, she seems completely fine. Her eyes are normal, shes walking about and basking under her light.
I just wondered if you guys think its cause to take her straight to the vet (which will be pricey) or if I should just keep observing her for a while longer. Does it sound like she's just got a bit cold and lost her appetite? Can leopard tortoises show hibernation symptoms even though they dont hibernate? How long will she be ok without much food before I need to start really worrying?
Thanks
We have a leopard tortoise, maybe 8 or 9 years old. She usually lives outside as we live in a hot climate.
Anyway, I noticed about 3 days ago she stopped eating. I've brought her inside as we had some especially windy days so thought maybe she was getting a bit chilly, although it never drops below 15°C. While inside she has eaten a small amount of lettuce yesterday but thats it. She's not touching anything else, including her cuttle fish which she normally loves chasing round. We just got her the lettuce as a last resort because we know she loves it, although we rarely give it to her.
Other than the not eating properly, she seems completely fine. Her eyes are normal, shes walking about and basking under her light.
I just wondered if you guys think its cause to take her straight to the vet (which will be pricey) or if I should just keep observing her for a while longer. Does it sound like she's just got a bit cold and lost her appetite? Can leopard tortoises show hibernation symptoms even though they dont hibernate? How long will she be ok without much food before I need to start really worrying?
Thanks