Sick tortoise.

Jeskie

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The vet said ninja could have a respiratory infection. We have to shoot em up with an anti bacteria dose, and put nose drops in his nose. Had to make a tiny humidity box "healing room"
He is looking and walking a lot better, and got his appetite back, but still has a soft shell. DR Rossi is the best in the world.
 

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Yvonne G

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UVB and calcium for the soft shell. How old is your UVB bulb? The UVB weakens as the bulb gets old.
 

Jeskie

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Not enough calcium had to be the prob. The tube T8 bulb is just under 2months. I think that would be ok.
 

dmmj

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Sadly, the fail rates on bulbs can vary greatly, I would invest in a solar meter, myself. Just to be sure.
 
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