Help needed urgently (twisting side to side)

[Charliethetortoise]

My torts lights were turned off nearly an hour ago now. He normally is asleep my now but no, he's frantically twisting from side to side and I'm really worried. Help.

 

[lismar79]

Has it stopped? I would soak him in warm water and turn lights back on until he calms. That is just a guess. I hope someone helps soon!

 

[mike taylor]

Does he have something stuck in his shell or mouth? Tortoise will shake from side to side if they have something stuck in the leg areas.

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

@mike taylor is completely right. Mine did that when he had a large clump of substrate in his armpit. Has he done this before? I don't know if torts can have seizures, but it would be worth looking in to!

 

[sibi]

I would check his enclosure for ants. If everything looks normal, check his body for something that's bothering him. Like someone said, if all is normal, give him a warm soak. Keep me posted.

 

[kimber_lee_314]

How is he doing? I agree with everyone - soak him and check for any obstructions. Keep him warm for a while. Please let us know how he is.

 

[tortoise007]

I would just check him out real thoroughly to make sure that nothing is biting him or poking him or something... How is he???

 

[Charliethetortoise]

He seems okay, nothing was in his leg area, maybe it was one of those nights? I don't know, but thank you all so much for your help!