raven44
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Hello everyone
We just got a new 10ye old red footed tortoise. After watching him for a few days we've noticed a few things about him thay are concerning.
Looking for any input to get us on the right track
We plan to build him a better environment asap. Input appreciated there also. Currently he is in a 4x4 area. With coco coir subtrate. We applied the coir dampened. We will not re hydrate it.
When we build his new enclosure it will be made to hold humidity. Right now he is only getting ambient room humidty of 30-35 percent.
His eyes are watery also. This morning his eyes seem not so watery right when I woke up??
He whistles when he is active a good bit. Quites down tho and doesn't barely whistle at all when resting or not being active. We haven't noticed any odd gasping breathing at all.
He was kept in a 2'x3' box in a pet shop that was 102 degrees at times. And low rh. For we dunno how long. An older lady owned him, passed away, her sister brought him to the pet store awhile ago.. he was fed iceberg lettuce and cucumber a lot
We have been feeding him arugula, home grown oyster mushrooms, and once gave him a steamed sweet potato. Also cantelope..
Any input is appreciated I will post pics of his eyes soon
We just got a new 10ye old red footed tortoise. After watching him for a few days we've noticed a few things about him thay are concerning.
Looking for any input to get us on the right track
We plan to build him a better environment asap. Input appreciated there also. Currently he is in a 4x4 area. With coco coir subtrate. We applied the coir dampened. We will not re hydrate it.
When we build his new enclosure it will be made to hold humidity. Right now he is only getting ambient room humidty of 30-35 percent.
His eyes are watery also. This morning his eyes seem not so watery right when I woke up??
He whistles when he is active a good bit. Quites down tho and doesn't barely whistle at all when resting or not being active. We haven't noticed any odd gasping breathing at all.
He was kept in a 2'x3' box in a pet shop that was 102 degrees at times. And low rh. For we dunno how long. An older lady owned him, passed away, her sister brought him to the pet store awhile ago.. he was fed iceberg lettuce and cucumber a lot
We have been feeding him arugula, home grown oyster mushrooms, and once gave him a steamed sweet potato. Also cantelope..
Any input is appreciated I will post pics of his eyes soon