help

sorry everyone but beau ( formarely phoebe) has been wierd for about 3 weeks!
ive had him for 3 yrs and hes never behaved strangely before,
inside his enclosure he doesnt move anymore only to get up and adjust him self around the
basking lamp - when out side he sometimes wanders around for a while
or else goes to sleep in the hedge straight away
he hasnt eaten much in 3 weeks but isnt loosing weight?
any ideas? should i get a new enclosure perhaps- its 4 ftx2ft and 2 sides glass
and 2 sides wood and its on the ground, also hes in my room which is north facing

i was thinking of re oranging his enclosure to make it more exciting
he is active when i take him out of the tank
should i get blood tests done?
x rays? im really worried, ps hes growing though

[sandy]

Sorry but he should be outside in the weather we have been having.

he goes out side alot but i live in ireland so its not always sunny or warm in summer
any explanation for beaus behaviour- could there be somthing wrong with his
liver or other organs- some times he appears normal- not in his enclosure though
even though he used to before

[sandy]

The fact that he is lively when taken out of his tank, should tell you something<g>. Most tortoises
once they have been outside, hate being in again. Where ever you live.
I have the same problems here.
Mine are out from May to October, with no extra heat. My graecas are out feeding of a late afternoon when
temperatures are not hot or sunny. It doesnt have to be hot or sunny outside for them, it helps. Once a
tortoise has been warmed up first thing (if you live where temps are not so hot) then they should be ok
outside for the rest of the day. Provided temps dont go down below ten.

really, thanks soo much!!
i have a piece of garden for her , soil grass clover dandilion shade water etc.....
i could put a light out there when its cold
i dont have a green house though should i get one

[sandy]

If you can set up some sort of heat light outside, it would be far better for your tortoise.
Especially if you can make a flap in a doorway, so he/she can come and go as they need to.
Greenhouses are useful, as are coldframes. But you have to go with whatever suits you
and your tortoise.

thanks, i think ill get a green house, there in b&q for about 70 euro!
and my uncle is an electrician so hell connect it to the mains#
thanks again sandy!!

sounds like beau will be beneifiting from such great advice from aunty or is it grandma sandy

let us know how beau gets on please

sandy your great!
beau is back to normal- i got a bit worried!
(is beau the correct spelling, his name is supposed to sound like bow)

[sarah]

Oh thats great news.