what causes weeping/watery eyes in sulcata?

[thetedster]

my sulcata has weepy/watery eyes. is he okay?

 

[Yvonne G]

That's why they're called the crying tortoise.

It sometimes means they're too hot. It's sometimes due to allergy, but most of the time it's normal.

 

[Tom]

my sulcata has weepy/watery eyes. is he okay?

I don't know if he is okay, but watery eyes are normal in sulcatas.

 

[Thomas tortoise]

my sulcata has weepy/watery eyes. is he okay?

I heard they cry to get dust/dirt out of their eyes. ( @Tom I learned that from a different website so just checking in with you if it is correct.) 😉

 

[Tom]

I heard they cry to get dust/dirt out of their eyes. ( @Tom I learned that from a different website so just checking in with you if it is correct.) 😉

That is one reason. Mine often have watery eyes when they come out of their dirt burrows, but sometimes their eyes water for no apparent reason too.

 

[thetedster]

I don't know if he is okay, but watery eyes are normal in sulcatas.

Thank you so much. Your advice is always greatly appreciated.

 

[TammyJ]

my sulcata has weepy/watery eyes. is he okay?

How long have you had him? Is this a sudden discovery?

 

[thetedster]

How long have you had him? Is this a sudden discovery?

I've had him 3 years this month. And yes, this is a sudden discovery.

 

[thetedster]

I've had him 3 years this month. And yes, this is a sudden discovery.

 

[TammyJ]

I don't know much about sulcatas. I was just wondering if they are born with watery eyes or if it developed as they grew. Like, if yours just suddenly started looking watery to you.

 

[Thomas tortoise]

I've had him 3 years this month. And yes, this is a sudden discovery.

They probably get it as they grow...?