a bit worried

jo1965 · 03-08-2010, 09:40 PM

hi i have a leopard tort and today he was blowing bubbles out of his nose any one know wot is wrong with him thanks

EquestrianBabe · 03-08-2010, 09:55 PM

Sounds like RNS (Runny Nose Syndrome) which is a sort of cold. You need to get him to the vet as soon as possible.

Neddy · 03-08-2010, 10:00 PM

EB it may not be RNS there are many reasons why a tortoise can have a runny nose, to dusty in the enclosure, reaction to something etc.......

I have a few questions

Is it something that has just come on?
Have you made any changes to the enclosure?
Do you keep the tort in a table or a viv?
What sort of substrate are you use?
Is it a clear liquid and is it constant?
How old id your tortoise?

Cheers

Sara

SeeShell · 03-08-2010, 10:00 PM

It could be rns so best take him to the vet; just to be safe as he may need an antibiotic. There could be other reasons eg dusty enclosure / just been bathed / eaten watery foods etc but if in any doubt best to arrange a vet visit.
SS

jo1965 · 03-08-2010, 10:42 PM

hi yes it has just started this morning nothing has been changed that he uses he is in a large viv cant remember the name of the substate i use it is like pellets yeah it is clear liquid and yes it is constant he is about 2 and a half year old

Neddy · 03-08-2010, 10:57 PM

HI Jo,

I have a leopard tortoise and he does have a runny nose but he has been checked by the vet who as said it is due to the fact we live in damp Cornwall when he is designed for Africa

Personally if it was me I would get him/her checked by a vet just in case (better to be safe then sorry) and we wont be able to give you piece of mind like a vet can.

I would move your leopard tortoise into a table as air circulation is very important with this species. He should be kept on a mix of sand and top soil

Leopard tortoises are prone to runny nose syndrome and can be a bit sensitive. Temps are also important hence a table being more suitable for the species as they can decide what is better for them, hot end or cool end etc.

I hope this helps

jo1965 · 04-08-2010, 08:03 AM

hi thanks that is great i will make app at vets today and change his other things to thankyou

Neddy · 04-08-2010, 10:19 AM

Good Morning Jo,

Let us know how you get on best of luck

Cheers

Sara

TortBabe · 04-08-2010, 10:38 AM

Yes,good luck, I hope its not RNS, I have a little tort who has this at the moment

yuna1971 · 04-08-2010, 12:47 PM

Good luck with all the advice but definitely let us know what the vet says. Also, as has been said - try and get him into a tortoise table and correct substrate (mentioned above). However, if he is a hatchling, some may argue that a viv is not going to harm. I dont like personally but just that I have read this (Alan/caledonia, I think mentioned this the other day) whether that is meant for a specific species.....I know not!
But good luck jo165 - main thing is to get him better, get the right treatment and change what is neccessary. xx

03-08-2010, 09:40 PM	#1
jo1965 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 30	a bit worried hi i have a leopard tort and today he was blowing bubbles out of his nose any one know wot is wrong with him thanks __________________ 1 leopard,1horsefield,3springer spaniels,3 rabbits,

03-08-2010, 09:55 PM	#2
EquestrianBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: At home with my pets! Posts: 3,991	Sounds like RNS (Runny Nose Syndrome) which is a sort of cold. You need to get him to the vet as soon as possible. __________________ I ♥ Horses

03-08-2010, 10:00 PM	#4
SeeShell Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 3,120	It could be rns so best take him to the vet; just to be safe as he may need an antibiotic. There could be other reasons eg dusty enclosure / just been bathed / eaten watery foods etc but if in any doubt best to arrange a vet visit. SS Last edited by SeeShell; 03-08-2010 at 10:04 PM.

03-08-2010, 10:42 PM	#5
jo1965 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 30	hi yes it has just started this morning nothing has been changed that he uses he is in a large viv cant remember the name of the substate i use it is like pellets yeah it is clear liquid and yes it is constant he is about 2 and a half year old __________________ 1 leopard,1horsefield,3springer spaniels,3 rabbits,

04-08-2010, 08:03 AM	#7
jo1965 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 30	hi thanks that is great i will make app at vets today and change his other things to thankyou __________________ 1 leopard,1horsefield,3springer spaniels,3 rabbits,

03-08-2010, 10:00 PM	#3
Neddy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,456	EB it may not be RNS there are many reasons why a tortoise can have a runny nose, to dusty in the enclosure, reaction to something etc....... I have a few questions Is it something that has just come on? Have you made any changes to the enclosure? Do you keep the tort in a table or a viv? What sort of substrate are you use? Is it a clear liquid and is it constant? How old id your tortoise? Cheers Sara

03-08-2010, 10:57 PM	#6
Neddy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,456	HI Jo, I have a leopard tortoise and he does have a runny nose but he has been checked by the vet who as said it is due to the fact we live in damp Cornwall when he is designed for Africa Personally if it was me I would get him/her checked by a vet just in case (better to be safe then sorry) and we wont be able to give you piece of mind like a vet can. I would move your leopard tortoise into a table as air circulation is very important with this species. He should be kept on a mix of sand and top soil Leopard tortoises are prone to runny nose syndrome and can be a bit sensitive. Temps are also important hence a table being more suitable for the species as they can decide what is better for them, hot end or cool end etc. I hope this helps

04-08-2010, 10:19 AM	#8
Neddy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,456	Good Morning Jo, Let us know how you get on best of luck Cheers Sara

04-08-2010, 10:38 AM	#9
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	Yes,good luck, I hope its not RNS, I have a little tort who has this at the moment __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

04-08-2010, 12:47 PM	#10
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	Good luck with all the advice but definitely let us know what the vet says. Also, as has been said - try and get him into a tortoise table and correct substrate (mentioned above). However, if he is a hatchling, some may argue that a viv is not going to harm. I dont like personally but just that I have read this (Alan/caledonia, I think mentioned this the other day) whether that is meant for a specific species.....I know not! But good luck jo165 - main thing is to get him better, get the right treatment and change what is neccessary. xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

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