Snuffles

[nikkiad]

Hi.... I have a 3 year old leopard tortoise and tonight I could hear him breathing from across the room. It appears to have stopped now and he's getting settled for the night. Should I be concerned??? Any advice is welcome please!

 

[wellington]

Keep a close eye on him and I would raise the enclosure temp to around 85 for a few days to a week. This is if you hear it again. Sometimes, they seem to just be louder. I recorded mine breathing, it seemed loud, but was just his normal breathing.

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

He night have been trying to get more air, which is a tip off that he has problem with lungs/windpipe. Does he do it a lot?
He could be snoring !!

 

[nikkiad]

Thanks for replies.... It's only really been tonight for a couple of minutes, but I will keep an eye on it and keep him warm

 

[dmmj]

Def. keep an eye on it. It could be nothing, but if it develops into constant open mouth breathing, then you will have to go see a vet.