SophieP
New Member
Hi everyone. My Eastern Hermann's tortoise Merwin has developed a popping sound when breathing. I have since raised his enclosure temps which has reduced the noise, and made it sound looser and less obvious. No sign of mucus coming from his nose, he is still active and eating. Could this be a respiratory infection? Would it be best to take him to the vet tomorrow?
Merwin's set up includes an Arcadia 140mm clamp lamp with ceramic heat bulb and Arcadia - ProT5® UVB Desert - D3+ 12% lamp. Basking temp 35°C opposite end of enclosure 20°C. Picture below taken yesterday.
Merwin's set up includes an Arcadia 140mm clamp lamp with ceramic heat bulb and Arcadia - ProT5® UVB Desert - D3+ 12% lamp. Basking temp 35°C opposite end of enclosure 20°C. Picture below taken yesterday.