Something going on with his left eye

[MrTurtlesKeeper]

He will open his right eye constantly but he acts as though he has something in his left eye. We have been soaking him, dribbling water over that eye (which afterwards for about 10 minutes he opens it like a champ!) He is able to open it other times to clarify but it's like it bothers him and he'd just rather not so he won't and it worries us. There is no crusties or anything obvious or weird discolorations. He is young but not sure exact age as they didn't know when we got him. We've had him about 3 wks. His shell measures at 2 1/4 inches if that helps with his tiny size. So tips as to help Mr. Turtle (yes she named him from my name is earl [emoji23][emoji23]) the tort out would be greatly appreciated it TYIA!

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome!

Maybe there's a scratch on the eye. You can buy one of these products:



The blue one MIGHT be found at a pet store (otherwise online), but the other is by prescription, so has to be from a vet. The blue one would be soothing and help the scratch heal.

You just put a little bit on the eyelid then try to gently rub it with a Q-tip. It will find its way onto the eyeball.

 

[Minority2]

What are you using for lighting and substrate? You'll want to find the source to prevent these problems from occurring again.

 

[MrTurtlesKeeper]

Sorry I didn't see these replies!! For some reason the app wasn't notifying me [emoji29] thank you so much for your replies and I will surely check into this! Also going to get him some cypress mulch bedding and see if that helps any. He has a day uv bulb and a night bulb as well.

 

[MrTurtlesKeeper]

What are you using for lighting and substrate? You'll want to find the source to prevent these problems from occurring again.

Sorry I didn't see these replies!! For some reason the app wasn't notifying me [emoji29] thank you so much for your replies and I will surely check into this! Also going to get him some cypress mulch bedding and see if that helps any. He has a day uv bulb and a night bulb as well.

 

[Minority2]

Sorry I didn't see these replies!! For some reason the app wasn't notifying me [emoji29] thank you so much for your replies and I will surely check into this! Also going to get him some cypress mulch bedding and see if that helps any. He has a day uv bulb and a night bulb as well.

Can you be more specific? Exactly which type/brand/model of light bulbs/tubes are you using in the enclosure?

 

[MrTurtlesKeeper]

Can you be more specific? Exactly which type/brand/model of light bulbs/tubes are you using in the enclosure?

Bulbs, these are them. I'm new to the game Sorry lol.

 

[MrTurtlesKeeper]

Bulbs, these are them. I'm new to the game Sorry lol. View attachment 247958View attachment 247959

They aren't those spiral bulbs tho, they are solid bulbs too just fyu

 

[Minority2]

They aren't those spiral bulbs tho, they are solid bulbs too just fyu

Is that top screen or panel's dimension about the size of your entire enclosure? If so, that's way too small; even for a hatchling. There would not be much space for different heat zones. That hatchling would have nowhere to go to escape that basking light. A hatchling should have at least a 4-5 x 2-4 feet enclosure so they do not feel cramped/stressed from a lack of space.

The picture is only showing us the light fixtures you're using. I'm asking specifically as to the type/brand/model of light bulbs you're using. Is your night bulb colored and if so, what color?

 

[MrTurtlesKeeper]

Is that top screen or panel's dimension about the size of your entire enclosure? If so, that's way too small; even for a hatchling. There would not be much space for different heat zones. That hatchling would have nowhere to go to escape that basking light. A hatchling should have at least a 4-5 x 2-4 feet enclosure so they do not feel cramped/stressed from a lack of space.

The picture is only showing us the light fixtures you're using. I'm asking specifically as to the type/brand/model of light bulbs you're using. Is your night bulb colored and if so, what color?

The night bulb is a bluish purple, the tank I believe is a 25 gallon and the top is screen. He's getting a huge 75 gallon tomorrow. He also has a log to hide under and water to walk in as well as drink.

 

[MrTurtlesKeeper]

The night bulb is a bluish purple, the tank I believe is a 25 gallon and the top is screen. He's getting a huge 75 gallon tomorrow. He also has a log to hide under and water to walk in as well as drink.

I'm not home right now so I don't know the specifics of the bulb

 

[Big Charlie]

The night bulb is a bluish purple, the tank I believe is a 25 gallon and the top is screen. He's getting a huge 75 gallon tomorrow. He also has a log to hide under and water to walk in as well as drink.

a 75 gallon still isn't huge. A good enclosure is 4 feet by 8 feet. You can't achieve that in a tank. You would do better using a large plastic tub. The top shouldn't be screen. It needs to be covered to keep the humidity inside. The heat light you use at night shouldn't be a light at all. You should use a ceramic heat emitter. It is a bulb that only produces heat, not light. They last much longer than light bulbs.

 

[Minority2]

The night bulb is a bluish purple, the tank I believe is a 25 gallon and the top is screen. He's getting a huge 75 gallon tomorrow. He also has a log to hide under and water to walk in as well as drink.

Please read this and other sticky posts in the Sulcata section of the forums to learn how to properly care for a hatchling Sulcata.
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/

 

[TechnoCheese]

Here are some good links to read
How To Raise A Healthy Sulcata Or Leopard, Version 2.0 https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php...ealthy-Sulcata-Or-Leopard,-Version-2.0.79895/

For Those Who Have a Young Sulcata... https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/For-Those-Who-Have-a-Young-Sulcata....76744/

Beginner Mistakes https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/

 

[MrTurtlesKeeper]

Is that top screen or panel's dimension about the size of your entire enclosure? If so, that's way too small; even for a hatchling. There would not be much space for different heat zones. That hatchling would have nowhere to go to escape that basking light. A hatchling should have at least a 4-5 x 2-4 feet enclosure so they do not feel cramped/stressed from a lack of space.

The picture is only showing us the light fixtures you're using. I'm asking specifically as to the type/brand/model of light bulbs you're using. Is your night bulb colored and if so, what color?

The bulbs. And his new enclosure (panorama view) 75 gallon.

 

[MrTurtlesKeeper]

The bulbs. And his new enclosure (panorama view) 75 gallon.View attachment 248133View attachment 248134View attachment 248135View attachment 248136

And his night one doesn't emit light except at the bulb itself not into the tank