Running nose

[Mishti]

can someone please help me knowing that how can a running nose in star tortoise be treated. I don't have a good vet around. she eats fine., walks n plays good, no other problems detected but just that she's having bubbles in her nose. pls help

 

[Yvonne G]

If everything seems ok, then there's probably nothing to worry about. Stress sometimes causes a bubbly nose. Can we see a picture of where the tortoise lives? Maybe we can help you with ideas about the tortoise's enclosure.

 

[Gillian M]

Welcome to the forum.

As Yvonne mentioned, pics would enable us to help you more. And wishes for a speedy recovery, to your tort.

 

[Mishti]

they are kept in a plastic box may b for an few hours in the day.... but generally they stay wid me on bed... only

 

[Tom]

they are kept in a plastic box may b for an few hours in the day.... but generally they stay wid me on bed... only

Where are you? Star tortoises need warm temperatures 24/7. Runny noses can indicate the start of a respiratory infection and this is typically cause by temperatures that are too low. How are you heating and lighting them?

 

[Mishti]

I stay in India. they get ample sunlight... atleast 4-5 hours a day they are exposed to direct sunlight along with a shade.... so they move as per their desires.... n also I exposed them to sun when the temperature is between 32-36 degree Celsius. and regarding regular temperature as I told... m in India so temperature at my place is never below 29 degree Celsius atleast during these months of the year. n m new to torts