15-02-2009, 11:03 PM | #1 |
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Horsfield Tortoise not eating
Hi, im new to this so not sure if ive posted this in the right place
I am looking after a friends horsfield tortoise that is 7 years old and for the past 2 days it hasnt eaten anything, should I be worried? They said that it is normal for him not to eat for a day but im not sure? thanks for the help |
15-02-2009, 11:06 PM | #2 |
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Hi has he moved to your place for a bit? If so he may just be settling in. What are his temps in his warm spot and cool end ?
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15-02-2009, 11:13 PM | #3 |
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no, hes still at home and im not sure what the temps are, i would have to check. I think he might be trying to hibernate. Will giving him a bath help?
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16-02-2009, 03:30 PM | #4 |
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A healthy tortoise wont starve, so maybe an expert can step in and help .
A bath may help, maybe try giving him a nice warm bath then put his food in afterwards. Like Linds said, maybe you should check the temps and make sure they are ok. Has he been active though? |
17-02-2009, 04:24 PM | #5 |
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he had a bath yesterday but i dont think it has woken him up much, and he has just been sitting under the heat lamp, i dont think he has moved much.
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18-02-2009, 09:43 AM | #6 |
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I wouldnt worry too much. He will eat when hes hungry, and if he doesnt, your friend will have to take him to the vets.
Im sure he is just on a go slow for a bit and he will perk up soon |
19-02-2009, 12:59 PM | #7 |
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thanks i hope he does
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