01-12-2011, 03:32 PM | #1 |
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Sulcata Tortoise Bubbly Nose
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My Sulcata Tortoise aged 1 year old has a runny nose. The runny nose only happens at night he is kept inside a tortoise home. He has a UVA/UVB light during the day and a Heat lamp for the night. The hot side of the tank is kept at around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. He is eating well and very livley. He has the bubbly nose for about 2 months now. I've brought him to the doctor a few times. First they gave him shots then after, the bubbly nose went away but it's back. He is on a diet of romaine lettuce, bermuda hay and komoda tortoise food, he also frequently chews on a turtle bone and is bathed daily. Thanks |
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01-12-2011, 04:17 PM | #3 |
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The temperature could be a big part of the problem, yes. Set it to around 35 likr posted above and check for improvement. Do you have a hygrometer? Whats the humidity in your enclosure?
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02-12-2011, 03:27 AM | #4 |
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50 percent humidity
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02-12-2011, 08:41 AM | #5 |
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After a quick google, I found out that they thrive in hundity, as they live in humid burrows. But maybe try to create a burrow that's more moist than the rest of the enclosure. At least for the duration of the illness. I would recomend that the rest of the enclosure is ambient-like and maybe pretty dry. Moisr aor and low temperature are pwrfect conditions for a respiratory infection good luck! I'm sure he'll be fine.
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Sullys don't "thrive" in humidity. Young sulcata do need regular soakings at least three a week. A humid "hide" is probably best. As said up the temps. What substrate is he on and is he in a table or viv?
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