How do I know when my tortoise is ready to hibernate?
If the temperature begins to approach 10 degrees, your tortoise will start using up valuable energy reserves that it needs to hibernate safely. If the temperature drops below 3 degrees, your tortoise could become ill or die from being too cold.
Why does my tortoise not want to eat anything?
There could be several reasons for your tortoise to stop eating, from the simple fact that they do not like their food, to a more serious issue and illness such as a chest infection. Other potential reasons include: constipation, being too cold and no desire to eat following waking up/reemerging from a sleeping state.
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.
When do tortoises Won’t Feed Andy Highfield?
When tortoises won’t feed Andy C. Highfield Animals which refuse to feed are a common complaint of reptile keepers.
What to do if your tortoise has an upset stomach?
Unlike a dog you won’t find a tortoise moping around whimpering at your feet when they’ve got an upset stomach. What you can do however is get to know your tortoise’s normal behavioral patterns; in particular things like how much they tend to move around their enclosure, and how much food they tend to eat each day.
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 tortoises won’t feed Andy C. Highfield Animals which refuse to feed are a common complaint of reptile keepers.
Why are there so many problems with tortoises?
The problem is particularly common with regard to tortoises, for although these animals have a reputation as ‘easy to keep’, the fact is (in common with other herbivorous reptiles) that they are actually very sensitive indeed to environmental and dietary mismanagement.
What happens to a turtle when it stops eating?
Vitamin A deficiency is linked to respiratory infections in turtles as well. Other symptoms of a respiratory infection include wheezing, trouble breathing, sneezing, runny nose, swollen eyes, and a lack of energy. If your turtle has stopped eating and stopped going to the bathroom, your turtle may be constipated.
