a little worried

madness1 · 25-02-2008, 09:45 PM

hi all im a lil worried hope has done nothing but sleep today she had a lil walk about first thing an a lil snack but for 11 hours she has slept i had to move her to her house the temps are 30-32 basking and 28 kool end any ideas, she also made like a clickin noise when i moved her 2nite not loads say 3-4 times, am i being over wrorried here or shall i call the vet

Hurley · 25-02-2008, 09:50 PM

Hurley will sometimes sleep all day, like the other morning he was still asleep at 10.30am (he's normally up at 7), so I woke him up and bathed him and put some weeds out. He didn't even look at the weeds when I put him back in the enclosure...he just walked back to where I had picked him up from, buried himself, and slept there until the next day!! As for the clicking noise, I'm not sure...maybe someone else will be able to advise better

brumb11 · 25-02-2008, 09:54 PM

Just keep a close eye but probably nothing to worry about. Mine had gone very quiet for a couple of days and today he has scaled Mount Everest (well climbed right on top of a plant pot with a pansy in

). I reckon mine was conserving his energy to reach the top of the pansy so watch out over the next couple of days, he will be up to trouble.

DAISY · 25-02-2008, 09:55 PM

I think with any unusual noises other than the normal hiss or tort noises (which arent that many) should be investigated if you are concerned. Its better to air on the side of caution particulary if acompanied with a change of behaviour. That said they can have lazy days for reasons only they know

I would try to keep your background temps up for the meantime through the night and of a daytime try and keep the room as bright as you can.

Dazza · 25-02-2008, 10:05 PM

I would say those temps are a little high - probably making the atmosphere dry - depending on your substrate - personally i would look to have the temps 25 - 28 degrees..

Others will disagree, but these are temperate species not dessert

Dazza

dizzywend · 25-02-2008, 10:08 PM

Hi

Have you been bathing Hope?
All my torts are much more active after a good soak!

Wendy

**Eire_Ade** · 25-02-2008, 11:07 PM

Hi,

The cool end is too warm, this should be around 20 degrees c. Sometimes my tortoises have a lazy day when they dont come out of their hide, I dont worry about them they are always up and about the next day looking for food and exploring.

Ade

madness1 · 26-02-2008, 11:18 AM

cheers guys an girls

i have adjusted the temps to make a lil bit cooler, been to vet nothing wrong so must of ben one off, she seems perfectly happy today so fingers crossed, but a big thanks

25-02-2008, 09:45 PM	#1
madness1 Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: suffolk england Posts: 196	a little worried hi all im a lil worried hope has done nothing but sleep today she had a lil walk about first thing an a lil snack but for 11 hours she has slept i had to move her to her house the temps are 30-32 basking and 28 kool end any ideas, she also made like a clickin noise when i moved her 2nite not loads say 3-4 times, am i being over wrorried here or shall i call the vet __________________ 1,bosc moniter 1, kali king banded snake, 1,horsfeild tortoise. 2, cats 1, dog 2, greys tree frogs

25-02-2008, 09:50 PM	#2
Hurley Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire Posts: 323	Hurley will sometimes sleep all day, like the other morning he was still asleep at 10.30am (he's normally up at 7), so I woke him up and bathed him and put some weeds out. He didn't even look at the weeds when I put him back in the enclosure...he just walked back to where I had picked him up from, buried himself, and slept there until the next day!! As for the clicking noise, I'm not sure...maybe someone else will be able to advise better __________________ Zabi xx Mummy to Hurley (18 month old Hermanns) & a tiny little baby girl

25-02-2008, 09:55 PM	#4
DAISY Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LIVERPOOL Posts: 2,763	I think with any unusual noises other than the normal hiss or tort noises (which arent that many) should be investigated if you are concerned. Its better to air on the side of caution particulary if acompanied with a change of behaviour. That said they can have lazy days for reasons only they know I would try to keep your background temps up for the meantime through the night and of a daytime try and keep the room as bright as you can. __________________ Rach Mum to 12 horsfields, 2 redfoots, 2 spur-thighed, 4 dogs, 1 cat, 1 guinea pig, 3 chipmunks, 3 african pygmy hedgehogs, 4 bearded dragons, 1 goldfish. 2 daughters and 1 husband.

25-02-2008, 10:05 PM	#5
Dazza Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,486	I would say those temps are a little high - probably making the atmosphere dry - depending on your substrate - personally i would look to have the temps 25 - 28 degrees.. Others will disagree, but these are temperate species not dessert Dazza __________________ www.inkaproducts.co.uk www.megaray.co.uk

25-02-2008, 11:07 PM	#7
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi, The cool end is too warm, this should be around 20 degrees c. Sometimes my tortoises have a lazy day when they dont come out of their hide, I dont worry about them they are always up and about the next day looking for food and exploring. 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)

25-02-2008, 09:54 PM	#3
brumb11 Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 305	Just keep a close eye but probably nothing to worry about. Mine had gone very quiet for a couple of days and today he has scaled Mount Everest (well climbed right on top of a plant pot with a pansy in ). I reckon mine was conserving his energy to reach the top of the pansy so watch out over the next couple of days, he will be up to trouble.

25-02-2008, 10:08 PM	#6
dizzywend Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North West Posts: 1,678	Hi Have you been bathing Hope? All my torts are much more active after a good soak! Wendy

26-02-2008, 11:18 AM	#8
madness1 Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: suffolk england Posts: 196	cheers guys an girls i have adjusted the temps to make a lil bit cooler, been to vet nothing wrong so must of ben one off, she seems perfectly happy today so fingers crossed, but a big thanks __________________ 1,bosc moniter 1, kali king banded snake, 1,horsfeild tortoise. 2, cats 1, dog 2, greys tree frogs

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