He’s 3 he’s in a giant grow tent for the winter he has all that to bask yes, his enclosure is about 90-95 degrees all around. Humidity is lower for the winter about 75-80 he’s always had high humidity. And he’s fed lots of greens, grass, etc.
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I let him eat some pumpkin about a week ago and I’m wondering if some of the harder part is stuck or something? Usually when I soak him he pees/urates right away and he isn’t even doing that. His tail is tucked up in his shell tight. Not pooping.
They don't poop every day. I wouldn't run off to the vet if he's eating and acting normal. Vets often do more harm than good. Once the pumpkin makes it past the throat, it isn't going to get stuck.
Well I’m only worried because he has had his tail tucked up and he usually poops every 2-4 days
I've never even noticed if my tortoises have their tails tucked or extended. I would not worry about that. If appetite and activity is all good, temps are correct, and the tortoise is behaving normally, you shouldn't have any problem.
Okay thanks, how long would become a problem? I guess he’s just not behaving per usual. Usually when he soaks he poops and takes his private part out. He is just acting odd to me lol
It’s been about a week and a couple days
Yes Maggie lol
Will do thanks Ray
He hasn’t touched his food today so far he is showing no interest
What is the enclosure size? What are the temperatures? How are you heating him?
His size right now is way too small for him, it’s about 48 by 48 by 80, he is outside in the summer. I’m currently trying to get rid of him as we speak due to this and the weather. I’m using a bunch of CHE bulbs and a basking bulb. His enclosure stays about 80-90 degrees at all times. I soak him in a big long tub to try to give him exercise.
The reason I'm asking is...I hate to say Tom...but he pointed out to me that possibly Mary was not getting enuf exercise when I posted about her not pooping. Due to the cold weather she's been stuck inside and she doesn't walk around in the shed like my previous Sulcata have. So after Tom said he believed she wasn't getting enuf exercise, I would take her to the farthest corner of all the pens,,,then she had to walk back thru a maze of pens. She doesn't enjoy the weather so she would find her way back to her shed, and I'd capture her and take her back to the corner...etc. So after a few days of that I put her in my bathtub...it worked for Mary...
Thanks Maggie I will try it
