Pittrock
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I'm concerned - where and when is my baby popping??
Beanz (6mth old Hermann) is active and eating well. He gets a soak daily. Enclosure has all the humidity and temps recommended by the forum. I feel like all my bases are covered.
I've had him for 2 weeks. He has NEVER pooped during his soak and I've only seen poop 3x...(once while in palm of my hand!!!). I had fresh poop checked by reptile vet - no issues.
I thought all torts do their business during the soaking process. My Russian always did. Are babies different? If he otherwise seems healthy should I stop worrying and just assume it's somewhere buried in his substrate (2-3" of coco noir/ organic topsoil mix)? Is it possible to tell if they're impacted. I used sand/sphagnum moss first few days until people commented so changed everything from there. Any change he could be impacted from that?? What are signs/symptoms of impaction (other than not pooping)?
Please advise.
Beanz (6mth old Hermann) is active and eating well. He gets a soak daily. Enclosure has all the humidity and temps recommended by the forum. I feel like all my bases are covered.
I've had him for 2 weeks. He has NEVER pooped during his soak and I've only seen poop 3x...(once while in palm of my hand!!!). I had fresh poop checked by reptile vet - no issues.
I thought all torts do their business during the soaking process. My Russian always did. Are babies different? If he otherwise seems healthy should I stop worrying and just assume it's somewhere buried in his substrate (2-3" of coco noir/ organic topsoil mix)? Is it possible to tell if they're impacted. I used sand/sphagnum moss first few days until people commented so changed everything from there. Any change he could be impacted from that?? What are signs/symptoms of impaction (other than not pooping)?
Please advise.