They look puffy and it is sheltering. Please share setup, heat and particularly the lights, duration and bulbs as they can be a cause. I would turn of light asap to see if that helps whilst you get a solution. Warm shallow soaks in a high sided container in a room with natural light may help.
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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They look puffy to me. Could you answer these questions?
Any other symptoms:
Does he close his eyes or blink often? Do they seem to bother him (rubbing the eyes)? Does he close his eyes in the soak water? Do the eyes seem watery?
Conditions:
What kind of bark are you using? What kind of heating and lighting bulbs do you have (what distance)? What is your humidity?
Any other symptoms:
Does he close his eyes or blink often? Do they seem to bother him (rubbing the eyes)? Does he close his eyes in the soak water? Do the eyes seem watery?
Conditions:
What kind of bark are you using? What kind of heating and lighting bulbs do you have (what distance)? What is your humidity?
Kisobel
Member
He doesn’t really have any bother in the bath, his eyes sometime look watery and I believe that’s when he is dehydrated.
I believe the problem is the UVB light, I can’t find the mounting brackets and I think it’s a few inches too close. I’ll get this sorted asap
Kisobel
Member
I know all of my other stuff is correct as it has been verified many times, but I’m fairly sure that’s the issue.
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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Just to make sure that this is the case:
What brand is your UVB light? Is it a t5 or t8? What percentage of UVB does it emit? How close is it currently?
Kisobel
Member
Arcadia - ProT5® UVB Desert - D3+ 12% UVB - 24 Watt - Includes Quality Electronics, Removable Reflector & A High Output T5 UVB Lamp - Easy to Fit & Use - Sleek Design”
Is what it says on Amazon, Tom I believe was the one that told me to get this
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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Yep, this is quite powerful and usually has to be at about 40 to 60 cm of the ground. If yours is lower than this, I would definitely try lifting it.
Partial Baskers - Arcadia Reptile
Partial Baskers The Arcadia Reptile Interactive UV Index Guide Our recommended guide for your species. ‘It is vital that we provide our pets with an accurate provision of replicated solar energy that includes the correct UV Index, the correct quantity and spectrum of visible light and quantity...
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How long do you have the lamp on per day?
Kisobel
Member
From 10 till 3Yep, this is quite powerful and usually has to be at about 40 to 60 cm of the ground. If yours is lower than this, I would definitely try lifting it.
Partial Baskers - Arcadia Reptile
Partial Baskers The Arcadia Reptile Interactive UV Index Guide Our recommended guide for your species. ‘It is vital that we provide our pets with an accurate provision of replicated solar energy that includes the correct UV Index, the correct quantity and spectrum of visible light and quantity...www.arcadiareptile.com
How long do you have the lamp on per day?
You can cut that down an hour if you want. 4 hours is enough. If you do, have it come on at 11 to 3.
How close are all heat and lights and post a pic with his eyes open.
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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In addition to @wellington s questions, I would like to ask does your tortoise try to hide from the light?
Alex and the Redfoot
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Kisobel
Member
Doesn’t wheeze anymore but he is still definitely sleeping, it’s not exactly lethargic but only awake for like 3-4 hours now.
I’m also considering he isn’t on the best diet I don’t think.
He eats rocket, Rollo Rosso Lettuce, Green Multileaf lettuce, green Batavia lettuce, red multi leaf lettuce.
These are from grocery stores as currently the other food supplier has taken a break so he been on this for like a month or two what I believe is good for him but idk longterm.
Yellow urine I think was just off his food
Kisobel
Member
He on a 12 hour cycle, I’ll have to get a pic when he is awake. Heat lamp and ambient light is all good, correct temps 35 under headlamp, 29-30 in cool side atm to help with wheeze
I’m buying mounts for the UVB as it’s too close apparently
Kisobel
Member
I think yes actually
Alex and the Redfoot
Well-Known Member
While you are looking for mounting brackets - either remove the reflector from the lamp or turn it off completely for 3-4 days. Let's see if it helps.
Just to be sure. Sometimes when members say all lights etc are good, we find out later that they are actually using wrong ones
So just to be sure. You aren't using any Mercury Halogen or Coil type bulbs, correct?
So just to be sure. You aren't using any Mercury Halogen or Coil type bulbs, correct?
Kisobel
Member
Yeah that is correct
I think it is the light so turn off whilst you get the brackets and with soaks and diet please monitor improvements.
Kisobel
Member
Will do, need to purchase better food
