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Hey guys,
I am very new to tortoises but learning fast. I posted on here a few weeks ago with a pic and description of my glass tank vivarium for my 10 month old marginated tortoise. After much concern about ventilation i decided to move him from the tank to a slightly wider open topped table.
The day before i moved him i did notice he wasn't his usual self. He slept until 11- where he is usually up and about as soon as his light turns on at 7. Then he wasn't very active the entire day- sleeping for most of it.
Now i fear he has developed Runny nose syndrome as the sleepiness and inactiveness continued along with a bubbly nose. I have booked a vets appointment for monday morning. He is very small and now i am worried this is all my fault and i potentially added to the infection due to the stress of the move.
I also changed the bedding from pet shop tortoise advertised pellets to a hemp bedding as suggested by the lovely members of the tortoise forum. Please can anyone advise me as to whether my table looks suitable now or if there are any factors that maybe contributing to my babies infection?? I also added tin foil to one end of the table to catch some of the warmth as i was worried that end was slightly too cool for him as he never goes there.
Many Thanks
Yvette
London, UK
I am very new to tortoises but learning fast. I posted on here a few weeks ago with a pic and description of my glass tank vivarium for my 10 month old marginated tortoise. After much concern about ventilation i decided to move him from the tank to a slightly wider open topped table.
The day before i moved him i did notice he wasn't his usual self. He slept until 11- where he is usually up and about as soon as his light turns on at 7. Then he wasn't very active the entire day- sleeping for most of it.
Now i fear he has developed Runny nose syndrome as the sleepiness and inactiveness continued along with a bubbly nose. I have booked a vets appointment for monday morning. He is very small and now i am worried this is all my fault and i potentially added to the infection due to the stress of the move.
I also changed the bedding from pet shop tortoise advertised pellets to a hemp bedding as suggested by the lovely members of the tortoise forum. Please can anyone advise me as to whether my table looks suitable now or if there are any factors that maybe contributing to my babies infection?? I also added tin foil to one end of the table to catch some of the warmth as i was worried that end was slightly too cool for him as he never goes there.
Many Thanks
Yvette
London, UK