Runny Nose Syndrome

gazfen · 16-08-2006, 10:10 PM

Hi everyone i have a 2 year old leopard tortoise and am concerned about this rns syndrome. does this rns mean the tortoise nose would be running all the time as mine has the ocassional bubble coming from her nose i notice this maybe once a week just for a second then nothing for maybe another fortnight any advice would be greatly apreciated thanx

Henry-flash · 16-08-2006, 10:15 PM

You should really get this seen to before it progresses. This does sound like it could be the start of RNS you should probably go and see a vet and they will most likely prescribe baytril.

**Eire_Ade** · 16-08-2006, 10:20 PM

Hi Gazfen,

Firstly I would like to say welcome to this great forum.

In response to your post, as far as I know any moisture coming from the nare (nostrils) is abnormal, I don't keep leopards myself but there are some keepers on here that do.

I am no expert but there will definately be others on with more experience who will no doubt put you on the right track but it sounds like a mild dose of RNS to me which is easily treated with a course of Baytril from the vet.

Have you got a reptile / tortoise specialist vet near you? There is a list of recommended tortoise vets in the vet section.

Hope this helps.

Ade

**sarah** · 16-08-2006, 10:40 PM

Hello and welcome.

I would also advice taking your tortoise to the vets.

But check for any foreign bodies in the nose such as grass.

The best way to cure runny noise is by a nasal flush which involves bayril being dropped into the tortoises nose.

Can you discribe your set up please? how long have you had your tortoise?

jeff · 16-08-2006, 10:50 PM

Hi there, have you noticed any gapping of the mouth when you pick your tortoise up.Or may be the tortoise keeps opening and closeing his mouth when you pick him up.

sandy · 16-08-2006, 10:50 PM

Does this happen after drinking?
If I were you I would keep the temperatures up, and get him/her checked by a tortoise vet.

**sarah** · 16-08-2006, 11:02 PM

I know that leopards can get runny nose very easy if their enviroment isnt right or if they have been mixed with other tortoises. Im sure with vet care your tortoise will get better.

What part of the country are you in as we could recommend a good vet.

gazfen · 16-08-2006, 11:07 PM

hi thanx for welcoming me had tortoise for 6 months when i got her she was kept ina viv for about 6 weeks then i statred lookin on here she now lives in open top box with ceramic heater uv light temp under heater around 90 rest of the box is just over 70 box is 800 x 800 square no notice of gaping mouth no not after drinkin just notice it now and again

**sarah** · 16-08-2006, 11:12 PM

What do you feed her and what substrate do you use?

gazfen · 16-08-2006, 11:13 PM

im in north east peterlee area
she eats dandelions and vetch and othe weeds

16-08-2006, 10:10 PM	#1
gazfen Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	Runny Nose Syndrome Hi everyone i have a 2 year old leopard tortoise and am concerned about this rns syndrome. does this rns mean the tortoise nose would be running all the time as mine has the ocassional bubble coming from her nose i notice this maybe once a week just for a second then nothing for maybe another fortnight any advice would be greatly apreciated thanx

16-08-2006, 10:15 PM	#2
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	You should really get this seen to before it progresses. This does sound like it could be the start of RNS you should probably go and see a vet and they will most likely prescribe baytril. __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

16-08-2006, 10:20 PM	#3
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Gazfen, Firstly I would like to say welcome to this great forum. In response to your post, as far as I know any moisture coming from the nare (nostrils) is abnormal, I don't keep leopards myself but there are some keepers on here that do. I am no expert but there will definately be others on with more experience who will no doubt put you on the right track but it sounds like a mild dose of RNS to me which is easily treated with a course of Baytril from the vet. Have you got a reptile / tortoise specialist vet near you? There is a list of recommended tortoise vets in the vet section. Hope this helps. Ade __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

16-08-2006, 10:40 PM	#4
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Hello and welcome. I would also advice taking your tortoise to the vets. But check for any foreign bodies in the nose such as grass. The best way to cure runny noise is by a nasal flush which involves bayril being dropped into the tortoises nose. Can you discribe your set up please? how long have you had your tortoise? __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

16-08-2006, 10:50 PM	#5
jeff Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,180	Hi there, have you noticed any gapping of the mouth when you pick your tortoise up.Or may be the tortoise keeps opening and closeing his mouth when you pick him up. __________________

16-08-2006, 10:50 PM	#6
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Does this happen after drinking? If I were you I would keep the temperatures up, and get him/her checked by a tortoise vet. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

16-08-2006, 11:02 PM	#7
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	I know that leopards can get runny nose very easy if their enviroment isnt right or if they have been mixed with other tortoises. Im sure with vet care your tortoise will get better. What part of the country are you in as we could recommend a good vet. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

16-08-2006, 11:07 PM	#8
gazfen Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	hi thanx for welcoming me had tortoise for 6 months when i got her she was kept ina viv for about 6 weeks then i statred lookin on here she now lives in open top box with ceramic heater uv light temp under heater around 90 rest of the box is just over 70 box is 800 x 800 square no notice of gaping mouth no not after drinkin just notice it now and again

16-08-2006, 11:12 PM	#9
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	What do you feed her and what substrate do you use? __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

16-08-2006, 11:13 PM	#10
gazfen Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	im in north east peterlee area she eats dandelions and vetch and othe weeds

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