Pale pink tongue with red dots

[nick_hine]

Hi all hope you are well,

Just noticed that Marley-May's tongue is pale pink with red dots on it. is this normal? or should i be worried? We called a vet but they are busy and the receptionist has left a message for them to call us bk.

Thanks, Nick

[tartaruga amore]

what have you been feeding him, do you include dead nettles in his food

[nick_hine]

we have been feeding her dandilion leaves and flowers, speedwell and clover mainly. Gave her some petunia today for some variety. we now have an appointment with a reptile specialist vet tomorrow

[yuna1971]

Originally Posted by tartaruga amore

what have you been feeding him, do you include dead nettles in his food

Tartaruga, Just wondering but are you saying that the tort has stung his tongue on dead nettle?? Only asking a question as I have fed this to Lily from time to time, and dead nettle is just that - dead, ie has no sting, or I wouldnt pick it. And I have never noticed this but maybe I should have looked closer...you wouldnt tell by the way he noshed it down!
But am interested to know if this is what you meant, or do you mean something (ie colouring or pigment) has come off the leaf??

[Bindi]

Hi Nick, sorry, I don't have any suggestions but I would be interested in hearing what the vet says, keep us posted and I hope it's nothing to worry about

[nick_hine]

Thanks i will post tomorrow when we have been to vet and have any news

[yuna1971]

May i wish you the best when you go..xx I should have said that before, sorry. Good luck Nick xx By the way, I am from Bristol and I recommend Highcroft Vets in whitchurch. Polly Cornwall - a recommended vet on this site, resides there and believe you me, she is excellent. A specialist in exotics. xx

[gregnobes]

hope u find out whats wrong

[tartaruga amore]

Originally Posted by yuna1971

Tartaruga, Just wondering but are you saying that the tort has stung his tongue on dead nettle?? Only asking a question as I have fed this to Lily from time to time, and dead nettle is just that - dead, ie has no sting, or I wouldnt pick it. And I have never noticed this but maybe I should have looked closer...you wouldnt tell by the way he noshed it down!
But am interested to know if this is what you meant, or do you mean something (ie colouring or pigment) has come off the leaf??

lol, because some people get mixed up and think its dead nettles, ie nettles that have died, rather than a plant named the dead nettle,which is not dead but is non stinging, its never made very clear and i know sometimes people get mixed up, just wanted to rule it out

[tartaruga amore]

oh i think it best you go to the vets, having blisters on the tongue, could just mean that he is a bit run down, could still be something he ate or even herpes

i would give him a long soak, try to get him to drink or give him a piece of cucumber just in case he did eat something toxic