yes but its currently to cold for him to be out at all timesHi and welcome
Have a look at the Enclosures thread for ideas.
Does he have an outside enclosure?
yes but its currently to cold for him to be out at all timesHi and welcome
Have a look at the Enclosures thread for ideas.
Does he have an outside enclosure?
That’s fine, you don’t want him getting too cold. If you have a warmer day lowest of 18 degrees C than he can get some sun.yes but its currently to cold for him to be out at all times
Hiya,Hi im new here i just wanted a little help with my tortoise its been doing this weird thing where it closes its eyes and makes a weird noise and pulls its head in and start trying to itch its head or something i would also like to know if its a male or a female and does it look healthy?
i have some pictures here
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That’s fine, you don’t want him getting too cold. If you have a warmer day lowest of 18 degrees C than he can get some sun.
This is a small pThis is Sweden we are talking about. In a sheltered spot it will be warm enough in full sun with temperatures lower than 18C... the UK, where I live, is warmer than Sweden, but Joe would never have gone outside if I waited for 18C! As it is he lived outdoors 24/7 when not in hibernation.
This thread I wrote shows how I did it, @Ola55
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/outdoor-accommodation-in-a-colder-uk-climate.140866/
thank you for correcting meThis is Sweden we are talking about. In a sheltered spot it will be warm enough in full sun with temperatures lower than 18C... the UK, where I live, is warmer than Sweden, but Joe would never have gone outside if I waited for 18C! As it is he lived outdoors 24/7 when not in hibernation.
This thread I wrote shows how I did it, @Ola55
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/outdoor-accommodation-in-a-colder-uk-climate.140866/
Hi Looks like your tortoise could be a male. His skin looks very dry so might be itchy. His scutes look as though they are pyramiding. Have you tried soaking him in a warm bath for half an hour. Give his skin a rub gently with a towelling T.towell when you get him out. Check for mites. Hope this works for you. Good luck.Hi im new here i just wanted a little help with my tortoise its been doing this weird thing where it closes its eyes and makes a weird noise and pulls its head in and start trying to itch its head or something i would also like to know if its a male or a female and does it look healthy?
i have some pictures here
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When I cared for snakes with this issue I would soak them in water with Urethamyasin Over night. Don’t know if that would work for tortsThe vet should give you antibiotics. Just decline any vitamin injections. One way to help with a RI is to keep the tortoise warm, above 80 day and night. They need that warmth to heal.
thanks this helped alot !This is Sweden we are talking about. In a sheltered spot it will be warm enough in full sun with temperatures lower than 18C... the UK, where I live, is warmer than Sweden, but Joe would never have gone outside if I waited for 18C! As it is he lived outdoors 24/7 when not in hibernation.
This thread I wrote shows how I did it, @Ola55
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/outdoor-accommodation-in-a-colder-uk-climate.140866/
yes i was a little worried with the pyramid thing i have no clue how it works but ik bout it and ye i bath him but i didnt know i had to rub his skin what tool should i use for this?Hi Looks like your tortoise could be a male. His skin looks very dry so might be itchy. His scutes look as though they are pyramiding. Have you tried soaking him in a warm bath for half an hour. Give his skin a rub gently with a towelling T.towell when you get him out. Check for mites. Hope this works for you. Good luck.
yes i was a little worried with the pyramid thing i have no clue how it works but ik bout it and ye i bath him but i didnt know i had to rub his skin what tool should i use for this?