Little one not so keen feeding

AdamSoS · 19-03-2009, 01:31 PM

Hi all

I have a 7 month marginated tortoice. He was eating but past week ive noticed when i put him near the food he doesnt seem keen!

Also his eye's are closed quite often..

Temp's on the table have been spot on.. any ideas?

Thanks all for any replies

Adam

alotoffluff · 19-03-2009, 01:41 PM

Have you checked his eyes to see if theres anything irritating them at all?

AdamSoS · 19-03-2009, 01:50 PM

Yep, nothing at all, when he does open them, there as you would expect. Giving him a warm bath and hes more alert with his eyes open

alotoffluff · 19-03-2009, 01:53 PM

How long have you had him?

AdamSoS · 19-03-2009, 01:59 PM

Hmm comming up to a month, i bought a pair.

I hope nothing is serious :s

alotoffluff · 19-03-2009, 02:04 PM

I would give him more time to settle in. It can take weeks. An expert may be along soon to better advise you, but i wouldnt worry too much. XX

AdamSoS · 19-03-2009, 02:09 PM

I hope so, as ive done everything to ensure they have a good home.

Thank you for your replies

much apperiate it

ingisim · 19-03-2009, 02:18 PM

Have you had him checked for worms? They are quite common and can affect the appetite and general well-being.

AdamSoS · 19-03-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ingisim

Have you had him checked for worms? They are quite common and can affect the appetite and general well-being.

Not yet, they were checked over but not wormed yet.. Can they be wormed at any age then?

My Adults have just been wormed ( differnt species ) and due a second dose next week so will take my marginated pair in for a check also if still the case by then?

sandy · 19-03-2009, 03:08 PM

Generally small tortoises are not wormed, only if they are wild caught and there is a high chance they could have worms.
Most keepers keep hatchling/juveniles seperated from adults, so less chance of worms.
I would bathe the tortoise regularly for a couple of days, if no improvement then a visit to the vets would be in order. If wild caught then definitely a visit to the vets.

19-03-2009, 01:31 PM	#1
AdamSoS Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 396	Little one not so keen feeding Hi all I have a 7 month marginated tortoice. He was eating but past week ive noticed when i put him near the food he doesnt seem keen! Also his eye's are closed quite often.. Temp's on the table have been spot on.. any ideas? Thanks all for any replies Adam

19-03-2009, 02:18 PM	#8
ingisim Member Hatched Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 411	Have you had him checked for worms? They are quite common and can affect the appetite and general well-being. __________________ Ingrid Two kids, two cats - Herbie Hermann arrived 28th October 2008

19-03-2009, 03:08 PM	#10
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Generally small tortoises are not wormed, only if they are wild caught and there is a high chance they could have worms. Most keepers keep hatchling/juveniles seperated from adults, so less chance of worms. I would bathe the tortoise regularly for a couple of days, if no improvement then a visit to the vets would be in order. If wild caught then definitely a visit to the vets. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

19-03-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
alotoffluff Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greenwich, london, previously born and brought up in Kent! Posts: 2,127	Have you checked his eyes to see if theres anything irritating them at all?

19-03-2009, 01:50 PM	#3
AdamSoS Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 396	Yep, nothing at all, when he does open them, there as you would expect. Giving him a warm bath and hes more alert with his eyes open

19-03-2009, 01:53 PM	#4
alotoffluff Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greenwich, london, previously born and brought up in Kent! Posts: 2,127	How long have you had him?

19-03-2009, 01:59 PM	#5
AdamSoS Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 396	Hmm comming up to a month, i bought a pair. I hope nothing is serious :s

19-03-2009, 02:04 PM	#6
alotoffluff Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greenwich, london, previously born and brought up in Kent! Posts: 2,127	I would give him more time to settle in. It can take weeks. An expert may be along soon to better advise you, but i wouldnt worry too much. XX

19-03-2009, 02:09 PM	#7
AdamSoS Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 396	I hope so, as ive done everything to ensure they have a good home. Thank you for your replies much apperiate it

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