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Old 21-04-2009, 08:48 PM   #1
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Hi Guys. My poor Hermann has been making funny noises when breathing (sometimes), so he went to the vet yesterday to get some anti inflammatory and antibiotics (he's only a year old). Today it looks like runny nose syndrome as I saw some bubbles coming from his nose. But that's not the problem ... this morning I noticed his heat lamp didn't come on, I assumed the bulb had blown so this afternoon I went to get a replacement bulb. I've fitted the replacement bulb but its still not working I've got a ceramic Clamp Lamp which I only bought about a month ago - could the bulb blowing have broken the lamp???
I would rather not buy another one so if anyone has any ideas then please let me know.
I will likely end up buying a new one tomorrow just so my poor tort can start getting better.
In the meantime, is it a good idea to put him in the airing cupboard or somewhere warm?

Any advice would be much appreciated by me and Cedric...
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Old 21-04-2009, 08:50 PM   #2
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sorry i cant help re the electrical problem

but torts need to be kep warm 24/7 whilst on antibiotics
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Old 21-04-2009, 09:39 PM   #3
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check the fuse in the plug. i've had them blow when a bulbs blown.
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Old 22-04-2009, 12:49 AM   #4
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OK, feel a bit daft now - it was the fuse on the lamp (thanks Mark) so at least he'll get some heat tomorrow. I've also moved him next to a radiator so he keeps warm over night. Thanks guys - husband is working away so I went into panic mode
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Old 22-04-2009, 10:20 PM   #5
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Good that it was just a fuse. I think we all panic about our little ones
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