Why does my tortoise not eat?
Temperature: One of the most common reasons for pet tortoises losing their appetite is that their surroundings are too cold. The trend today is to keep young hatchlings on open tortoise tables, rather than in enclosed vivariums where the ventilation is more restricted and the temperature is higher.
Why is my tortoise not moving or drinking?
Why is my Tortoise Not Moving Enough? If your tortoise seems lethargic and sluggish (even for a tortoise!) it could be down to many of the same factors discussed with regards to them not eating properly, but a particularly likely candidate for the problem is an insufficiently high enough temperature in their enclosure.
What should I do if my tortoise wont eat after hibernation?
If you notice your tortoise isn’t eating during their post-hibernation wake up, there are a few steps you can take to try and get them eating again. You can hand feed them – your tortoise will not mind this as much as, say, your cat or dog.
How to take care of a sick or dehydrated tortoise?
If your tortoise’s condition is not severe, then hand-feeding is the ideal way to make sure they are eating something. All you have to do is encourage your sick or dehydrated tortoise to take food and you do this by gently opening their mouths and placing the chosen food inside.
Is it easy to force feed a tortoise?
Luckily, tortoises are pretty easy to force-feed as they don’t find it as distressing as other animals do. This makes the procedure pretty easy with little risk of causing injury to the animal or yourself. There are three ways of force-feeding your tortoises which are listed below:
Why is my Tortoise Not Moving Enough? If your tortoise seems lethargic and sluggish (even for a tortoise!) it could be down to many of the same factors discussed with regards to them not eating properly, but a particularly likely candidate for the problem is an insufficiently high enough temperature in their enclosure.
What should I do if my tortoise wont eat anything?
Ensure that your tortoise has access to plenty of water when they first wakes from his hibernation. Once they are fully hydrated, they should show interest in food again. For the first little, while after they wake up, feed them foods with a high water content, such as fruits and vegetables, they may be more accepting of these types of foods.
When do tortoises start to eat again after hibernation?
While you do want your tortoise to eat as soon as possible after a hibernation don’t be surprised if they don’t show interest in food for two or three days. Ensure that your tortoise has access to plenty of water when they first wakes from his hibernation. Once they are fully hydrated, they should show interest in food again.
Why is my tortoise not opening its eyes?
A tortoise that won’t open its eyes usually isn’t doing so because it doesn’t want to, rather because it can’t, and worse still it can be a sign of eye infection or vitamin A deficiency, both of which are fairly nasty and will most likely require veterinary attention to resolve.
