Hi guys,
I'm a new Sulcata tortoise owner and I just picked up my first baby tortoise yesterday at a reptile show (from my local reputable reptile store). Yesterday he was extremely active (pacing up and down my tank, and allowed me to pet its head) but starting today he's been hiding all day.
I noticed his eyes are shut and whenever he moves his eyes stay shut which is really worrying me. He eats when I leave food in front of him but he hasn't drank any water or pooped. He does occasionally sprint to another spot in the tank with his eyes open but then he plops down for hours.
I would greatly appreciate any advice or help on what I should do. Note: Because of the reptile convention in my area all the reptile veterinarians are out until Tuesday
I'm a new Sulcata tortoise owner and I just picked up my first baby tortoise yesterday at a reptile show (from my local reputable reptile store). Yesterday he was extremely active (pacing up and down my tank, and allowed me to pet its head) but starting today he's been hiding all day.
I noticed his eyes are shut and whenever he moves his eyes stay shut which is really worrying me. He eats when I leave food in front of him but he hasn't drank any water or pooped. He does occasionally sprint to another spot in the tank with his eyes open but then he plops down for hours.
I would greatly appreciate any advice or help on what I should do. Note: Because of the reptile convention in my area all the reptile veterinarians are out until Tuesday