AmandaLoche
New Member
I wanted to start with a Black Russian tortoise as I was informed tgey are great beginner tortoises however, I just took on my first tortoise and it is a sickly 5 week old Sulcata. My friend purchased from a trade show and took him to the veterinary who diagnosed him with a respiratory infection. Started him on an injectable antibiotic. Still waiting to hear which antibiotic. I have made an appointment with my vet but, it's not until next week and I am a bit concerned. He is not very active and has not eaten today. I just got him last night. His eyes opened briefly after I soaked him. Trying to get his humidity in his tank up. Under his basking light the temperature is 100. I have not seen bubbles or much open mouth breathing. He looks puny and has rough edges around his shell. He also keeps scratching at his eyes with his leg.
I have offered him clover, grass, Timothy hay, orchard hay blend, flower food topper and Mazuri tortoise LS pellets rehydrated. I even bought an enhancer spray by JurassiePet.
Can anyone offer advice?
I have offered him clover, grass, Timothy hay, orchard hay blend, flower food topper and Mazuri tortoise LS pellets rehydrated. I even bought an enhancer spray by JurassiePet.
Can anyone offer advice?