HELP! Spur Thighed!

[lambda]

Hi

Recently rescued two spur thighed tortoises (TGG), they were being kept at about 25C which i have read is too cold for them. They were like this for a few years.

They are both about 4 years old, one is much bigger than the other.

Anyway, their new habitat has a hot spot of about 30-32C which they seem to absolutely love!

The bigger tortoise keeps getting a runny nose, the previos owners said it had happened when they had it to. The little one is fine! What shall I do? I understand some cases of runny nose need vet attention, or shall this clear up as the tortoise warms up?

About how much would I be looking to pay the vets? Money isn't the issue, just want a general idea.

Thanks
Jamie

[Bindi]

Hi Jamie

Unfortunately Tgg can be prone to RNS. The improved temps will no doubt help but seeing as you don't know exactly how long she's had it i would take her to the vets where he is likely to give you some antibiotics.

When I have had this problem my vet charges for a consultation fee, (approx £25) then for an injection (can't remember, about £7 maybe)
plus a couple of punds for some oral antibiotics which I administer myself.

Some vets will advise you to return every couple of days for injections.

Whilst she is on antibiotics i would continue to keep her warm, not letting her temps drop below about 25 degrees - I usually have a ceramic heater for night time and have it set at 30 degrees, so there is still a hotspot but the rest of the enclosure is about 25

[Petrus]

Hi Jamie,

I would think it a good idea to take them both to the vet for a check anyway. I took mine when one had RNS and it cost 26 for the check and about 5 for the medicine.

[shellonia]

TGGs are prone to this.Probably the stress of a change of habitat etc.They usually respond well to treatment and I found that once I got conditions right it never returned,so outlook usually good