

After I soaked him he would rarely open his eyes, now he’s a little bit active, opens his eyes a bit more. If any expert or anyone can help me it’ll be amazing thank you. I’ll be posting pics of his beak here
Thank you so much I’ll look into that! Just really worried. Idk if I need to take him to the vet or somethingYes, sleeping for the past few days is NOT normal.
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Well there are several things to check, I think the humidity might be a lil low, and what is the temp of the enclosure? The basking area should be around 95-100° directly under the bulb or CHE.Thank you so much I’ll look into that! Just really worried. Idk if I need to take him to the vet or something
The humidity was around 50 at the beginning, that’s when I decided to wet it. The humidity moved to 70% but ever since thn he started acting less active so I thought it was due to the humidity or him getting hot due to it. Since that’s the only thing I changed. So I decided to dry the dirty back to the way it was.(50) thinking it would be okay. and he just kept sleeping and not eating. The basking area is between 95-100 and right now I have a spray bottle and I’ve been spraying his enclosure trying to keep the humidity around 70Well there are several things to check, I think the humidity might be a lil low, and what is the temp of the enclosure? The basking area should be around 95-100° directly under the bulb or CHE.
So what should I do?Welcome to the forum, @Crisboyx3 .
I've recently had the same issue with my Greek tor: Sleeping night and day long. @wellington was kind enough to help. She told me what @MenagerieGrl has just told you.
The humidity 30 to 50 in general? Or at night?Get a reliable digital temp gun and a digital thermometer. The basking is correct. The over all temp should range from 75 to 80 and night temps can drop to 60 so turn heat off.
The humidity should be 30 to 50%, 50% being better.
Do not use a Coil bulb.
Double check the temps with a digital thermometer and get those adjusted if needed.
Enclosure size should be a 4x8 foot.
What is the diet?
For now along with checking and getting temps right, give him a long warm soak. 30-60 minutes keeping water warm.
Got it thank you!! As of right now what should I try to feed him besides spring mix? Since he’s not really trying to eat. Should I take him to the vet? I’ll be looking to get a a bigger enclosure.Much improving needed. Humidity should be day and night. The enclosure is way too small. An adult needs 4x8 foot minimum. Just spring mix is not good.
Read the caresheet and follow asap.
Sorry for the almost repeated post. I didn't see the other one show up.To try and get him to eat try some romaine or iceburg lettuce. It's not a great alone diet but most torts love it.
Also add baby food carrot to his warm soaking water and piediyte. See if that helps. .
Broad leafy greens, radicchio, kale, mustard and collard greens endive, cactus pads, dandelion, along with the spring mix. Broad leaf weeds. As much of a variety as possible.
This disc gauges you are using are junk. I think the temps are likely way too hot and humidity too low.
Make the changes tomorrow if possible and see how he does.
If anything looks to be getting worse then you may want to take him into a good vet.
Google search raised garden beds, pop up portable green houses or build your own from 3 2x6x8 foot lumber boards cutting one in half attach them into a rectangle and a piece of 4x8 plywood for the floor.Thank you so much!! I’ll be doing that!! Just one last thing, for his enclosure. You know any good websites that I can find for him?
Okay so I’m soaking him on water with pedialite and organic carrot baby food. He seems to be doing much better. For how long should I keep doing this. And regarding his enclosure. Can I make an enclosure that is 2’ by 9’ i know is less thn 1 square foot. Would you think it’ll be a big difference?To try and get him to eat try some romaine or iceburg lettuce. It's not a great alone diet but most torts love it.
Also add baby food carrot to his warm soaking water and piediyte. See if that helps. .
Broad leafy greens, radicchio, kale, mustard and collard greens endive, cactus pads, dandelion, along with the spring mix. Broad leaf weeds. As much of a variety as possible.
This disc gauges you are using are junk. I think the temps are likely way too hot and humidity too low.
Make the changes tomorrow if possible and see how he does.
If anything looks to be getting worse then you may want to take him into a good vet.
Got it thank you! He’s 3 years old. I can only fit a 9 by 2. I live in an apartment and that’s the only size I find to fit /:Honestly, I'd keep doing these soaks for at least a week, then reevaluate.
And while 2' x 9' is not optimum, it would do for while.
How old/big is your tort, If it's small, young it would be less of an issue in the short term. Remember walking/ exploring the neighborhood is good for the GI track, it's one of the things that helps them move the food along in their bodies.