Sam Perkins
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Dear All,
I'm currently living in Nigeria and a few days ago I received two baby Sulcata torts, who were on the menu if otherwise taken care of. One of them is doing great - very active, exploring, climbing, eating etc.
Unfortunately the other (Dead Eyed ****) was born without eyes. When we got ****, we placed it in shallow water to soak it dipped it's head and drank deeply. It followed this with urination. This has been repeated on a number of occasions. We have also done the same with blended fresh greens with the hope it will ingest some nutrients as well as water. Solid food is ignored completely.
On the first day **** explored and moved around quite a lot. Second day **** was almost motionless. Today, **** spent most of the morning moving only slightly, but this afternoon has been off exploring and climbing as best it can.
Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations regarding this situation?
Because the weather is hot here (30-40 decgrees C) outside conditions seem ideal and there is a lot of space for them wander, bask and seek shade. I have a smaller enclosure inside where I put them at night for safe guarding. Does anyone have experience or recommendations regarding this approach. They are much happier outside, but I am worried to leave them alone there until they are bigger - hence the use of two spaces?
Thanks in advance for any advice...
I'm currently living in Nigeria and a few days ago I received two baby Sulcata torts, who were on the menu if otherwise taken care of. One of them is doing great - very active, exploring, climbing, eating etc.
Unfortunately the other (Dead Eyed ****) was born without eyes. When we got ****, we placed it in shallow water to soak it dipped it's head and drank deeply. It followed this with urination. This has been repeated on a number of occasions. We have also done the same with blended fresh greens with the hope it will ingest some nutrients as well as water. Solid food is ignored completely.
On the first day **** explored and moved around quite a lot. Second day **** was almost motionless. Today, **** spent most of the morning moving only slightly, but this afternoon has been off exploring and climbing as best it can.
Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations regarding this situation?
Because the weather is hot here (30-40 decgrees C) outside conditions seem ideal and there is a lot of space for them wander, bask and seek shade. I have a smaller enclosure inside where I put them at night for safe guarding. Does anyone have experience or recommendations regarding this approach. They are much happier outside, but I am worried to leave them alone there until they are bigger - hence the use of two spaces?
Thanks in advance for any advice...