Leopard tortoise

[princessdreamsxxx]

Hi I have a male who is constantly getting a runny nose my reptile vet said all the bloods have been done, x rays are fine antibiotics were given as a precaution but weight gain is fine eating fine etc.. But this nose keeps running anyone else had this trouble??

 

[TortoiseWorld]

Whats the over all temperature and the lowest temperature in the Whole enclosure?

My thought is the over all temperature should be 82F and the lowest 80F, Basking at 95-100F
Have no place in the whold enclosure lower than 80F

If it's not, try it and give it a week. If the runny nose stops please let me know.

Best wishes.

 

[princessdreamsxxx]

Hi no temp is ever below 16 degree at the lowest the heat is set not to go lower

 

[Tom]

16 is MUCH too cold. It should never go below 27 and I'd keep it closer to 30 day and night for a sick one. Your vet didn't ask you your temps? Seems odd. Your temps sound fine for a Mediterranean species, but not a leopard in a cold clammy climate.

 

[DesertGrandma]

allergies?

 

[Levi the Leopard]

since you haven't figured out the cause, i suggest you try the 27-30temp minimum for a little while and see if you notice an improvement.

 

[TortoiseWorld]

Yes in Celsius, 27-30 Celsius would be good.
16 Celsius is too cold, wonder why your vet didn't ask you that.
The Leopard tortoise is found in the savannas of southern Africa, a hot climate.

 

[princessdreamsxxx]

Thankyou I will keep temps higher see if that does anything the temp is the lowest at night time 16 during the day temp does not drop below 30 it's on a timer so I will keep the temps high through the night

 

[TortoiseWorld]

Yes that's right all night.