TortoiseGA
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Hi I have an 8 yr old male Sulcata Tortoise and he is in overall great health ( been checked out by exotic vet) but I have a question that I can’t find any answers too! During feeding time and (occasionally 4-5 times) not during feeding his eye or eyes will start watering and then he starts rubbing them, after 2-3 times rubbing the eyelids or soft tissue around his eyes swells up and gets inflamed/puffy. The vet checked his eyes and no deficiencies (Vit A) and no scratches on corneas. It usually starts when swallowing his food, he tends to fill his throat until he has to swallow, then takes a deep breath and then it happens, the bottom tissue below his eye will water and start to puff out. Then he starts pawing at (it/ them) and then he just keeps rubbing until his eye isn’t visible and the tissue is swollen or (blown out). I’ve tried all foods, different times of day and even hand feeding doesn’t seem to matter. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks!
PS: I can fix the issue by putting him in a warm shower and letting the steam build up and after 15-20 min they go back to “normal”.
PS: I can fix the issue by putting him in a warm shower and letting the steam build up and after 15-20 min they go back to “normal”.