Hello and welcome from Devon. Have you checked the edge of the shell, in case there is a rough edge which might be rubbing the neck ?Hi, noticed this red patch on Russian tortoises neck… anyone know what the problem is?
You've got more than just a red spot, your tortoise is missing all the scales on its neck. Are you giving this tort supplements?Hi, noticed this red patch on Russian tortoises neck… anyone know what the problem is?
Hi, yes, give him this on most feedsYou've got more than just a red spot, your tortoise is missing all the scales on its neck. Are you giving this tort supplements?
I would definitely cut back on that to maybe once a week. Too much vitamin A presents symptoms very similar to what your tort hasHi, yes, give him this on most feeds
I would definitely cut back on that to maybe once a week. Too much vitamin A presents symptoms very similar to what your tort has
Hypervitaminosis A in Reptiles
In reptiles, the clinical signs of hypervitaminosis A are typically manifested in the skin. Reptiles with chronic hypervitaminosis A require long-term support and wound management as well as routine check-ups.todaysveterinarypractice.com
Should I switch supplement or just use this one less frequently?I would definitely cut back on that to maybe once a week. Too much vitamin A presents symptoms very similar to what your tort has
Hypervitaminosis A in Reptiles
In reptiles, the clinical signs of hypervitaminosis A are typically manifested in the skin. Reptiles with chronic hypervitaminosis A require long-term support and wound management as well as routine check-ups.todaysveterinarypractice.com
Just less frequently. If your feeding a good wide varied diet then once a week should be plenty.Should I switch supplement or just use this one less frequently?