Scplim
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hi I have a baby sulcata about 3 months old. Only noticed recently that when it opens its mouth I can hear a faint squeak that sounds almost like a click whenever he eats or opens his jaw. Is this cause for concern?
Squeaking tortoise?
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tortellinithetortoise
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Hello,
Short answer:
It might be.
Long Answer:
There are several reasons that a tortoise might squeak.
Short answer:
It might be.
Long Answer:
There are several reasons that a tortoise might squeak.
- Males often squeak as part of a mating ritual but most tortoises don't mate until they are about ten to twenty years old.
- Squeaking can also be a sign of a respiratory problem in tortoises. If you think your tortoise might have a respiratory problem, I would suggest doing some research on tortoise respiratory problems and looking for symptoms in your tort, e.g. labored breathing, drainage/discharge from the nose.
- Some tortoises grind their beak after eating which often sounds like a squeak.
