Help!! I think coco is sick! ???

Crystallynda

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Soaking him in warm water longer is helping!

But now I have to figure out a none turn over solution ???

I caught him turned over on his back and I picked him up right away!!!

I freaked out...??
If there’s a solution to turn over torts...
I’m all eyes and ears!! ??
 

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????

I was starting to think that too!

Especially since before he was on sand and his bedding was like ripped shirts and small hand towels! What’s odd tho..when I was cleaning abs fixing his enclosure last week..I put him on my bed and he crawled into my soft cover and barried himself in and fell asleep!!

So now that I’m doing the necessary changes it can explain some things!

I’m trying not to worry to much..but one think that has me more on edge is his nose!!
Hi, Jelly had the same problems and I took him to the vet. She said the substrate (for Jelly) was irritating his eyes. She suggested I change it; which I did to that astro turf looking stuff (pet quality). The vet also said he had an eye infection and gave me some medication. The vet suggested I get a vitamin A supplement. Jelly is doing fine now, since it's been about a month. I do have one problem he just paces back and forth all day. He has food, water a heat and UVB light but he bangs around all day. Any suggestions out there?
 

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Hi, Jelly had the same problems and I took him to the vet. She said the substrate (for Jelly) was irritating his eyes. She suggested I change it; which I did to that astro turf looking stuff (pet quality). The vet also said he had an eye infection and gave me some medication. The vet suggested I get a vitamin A supplement. Jelly is doing fine now, since it's been about a month. I do have one problem he just paces back and forth all day. He has food, water a heat and UVB light but he bangs around all day. Any suggestions out there?
Possibly needs more space so a bigger enclosure may be needed!

I may have to do the same myself!
 

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If there’s a solution to turn over torts...
I’m all eyes and ears!! ??
It probably climbed on the new hide and fell off. You may have to get a different hide box which has straight sides rather than the half log type thing you have now. I always had good luck with cardboard boxes. Just get one of an appropriate size, turn it over and cut out a doorway large enough for the tortoise to get in and out. These are inexpensive and easily replaceable as the tortoises get larger and larger.

Another option I have used is planter pots which are made out of some kind of compressed organic matter and peat, sort of the way the coco coir bricks are compressed. Unlike regular peat pots these will hold their shape unless they get absolutely soaking wet. They are sort of like peat pots, only the walls are much thicker. They used to come in a number of sizes in round as well as rectangular shapes. Just turn them over and cut doors out with a sharp box cutter or a razor knife.

Note that you may have to look at a couple of plant nurseries near you to find these in the various shapes and sizes. That is where I got mine. Amazon didn't even exist when I started using these for hide boxes.

Here are some round ones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088RCMXD8/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
 

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It probably climbed on the new hide and fell off. You may have to get a different hide box which has straight sides rather than the half log type thing you have now. I always had good luck with cardboard boxes. Just get one of an appropriate size, turn it over and cut out a doorway large enough for the tortoise to get in and out. These are inexpensive and easily replaceable as the tortoises get larger and larger.

Another option I have used is planter pots which are made out of some kind of compressed organic matter and peat, sort of the way the coco coir bricks are compressed. Unlike regular peat pots these will hold their shape unless they get absolutely soaking wet. They are sort of like peat pots, only the walls are much thicker. They used to come in a number of sizes in round as well as rectangular shapes. Just turn them over and cut doors out with a sharp box cutter or a razor knife.

Note that you may have to look at a couple of plant nurseries near you to find these in the various shapes and sizes. That is where I got mine. Amazon didn't even exist when I started using these for hide boxes.

Here are some round ones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088RCMXD8/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
Interesting! Ok...I’ll be out for a look out on these..
I have one problem...he bites everything he sees for the first time ??

Will this be anyway contamination for him?
 

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Interesting! Ok...I’ll be out for a look out on these..
I have one problem...he bites everything he sees for the first time ??

Will this be anyway contamination for him?
He is something else lol

He definitely wants something different to eat! Ima give him some hibiscus ? I have
From the Mexican store! I just have to cook it!
 

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Hi, Jelly had the same problems and I took him to the vet. She said the substrate (for Jelly) was irritating his eyes. She suggested I change it; which I did to that astro turf looking stuff (pet quality). The vet also said he had an eye infection and gave me some medication. The vet suggested I get a vitamin A supplement. Jelly is doing fine now, since it's been about a month. I do have one problem he just paces back and forth all day. He has food, water a heat and UVB light but he bangs around all day. Any suggestions out there?

I am sorry for interrupting but I don’t think ANY species of tortoise should be on Astro turf stuff???
orchid choir or bark is best... for all kinds of reasons...
Ok... now I want you to do something for me...
Take off your shoes AND socks...
Now... take out that “Astro turf stuff” and lay it on the floor....
Now.....
YOU WALK OVER IT!!
how does that feel on YOUR feet??
Painful right?
Now think of how soft your BABY torts feet are.
do youSTILL think it’s ok?
vet or no vet said......
I think it would hurt MY feet!
when I have something for my tortoise I always ask myself.... how would I feel...?
That’s how you can figure out what is NOT so good and what is.
No vets —no Facebook —no Guessing..
I don’t care who thinks they are an expert!
I only trust the experts on here because I KNOW they have tried everything before and can look to them for advice.

sorry to be so blunt, but I care for you and your tort! Even if I don’t know you!! ❤️?
 

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Interesting! Ok...I’ll be out for a look out on these..
I have one problem...he bites everything he sees for the first time ??

Will this be anyway contamination for him?
I doubt that the tortoise will be able to bite off any of the material at least not if you get the same type pots that I have. It is really tough. Additionally, it's all organic material so even if the tortoise got a bit of it off, it wouldn't be poisonous.

I have raised loads of baby tortoises using these as hide boxes and never saw one trying to eat any of the material.

Another note: if you have hibiscus flowers you don't need to cook hibiscus flowers to feed them to tortoises. They can be eaten right off the bush.
 

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I doubt that the tortoise will be able to bite off any of the material at least not if you get the same type pots that I have. It is really tough. Additionally, it's all organic material so even if the tortoise got a bit of it off, it wouldn't be poisonous.

I have raised loads of baby tortoises using these as hide boxes and never saw one trying to eat any of the material.

Another note: if you have hibiscus flowers you don't need to cook hibiscus flowers to feed them to tortoises. They can be eaten right off the bush.
The ones I have are just the flower..
They are dried out...
Unless I can use as a garnish then I’ll just sprinkle the flower on his food!
I have other stuff coming too for him from the recommended website!
 

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I am sorry for interrupting but I don’t think ANY species of tortoise should be on Astro turf stuff???
orchid choir or bark is best... for all kinds of reasons...
Ok... now I want you to do something for me...
Take off your shoes AND socks...
Now... take out that “Astro turf stuff” and lay it on the floor....
Now.....
YOU WALK OVER IT!!
how does that feel on YOUR feet??
Painful right?
Now think of how soft your BABY torts feet are.
do youSTILL think it’s ok?
vet or no vet said......
I think it would hurt MY feet!
when I have something for my tortoise I always ask myself.... how would I feel...?
That’s how you can figure out what is NOT so good and what is.
No vets —no Facebook —no Guessing..
I don’t care who thinks they are an expert!
I only trust the experts on here because I KNOW they have tried everything before and can look to them for advice.

sorry to be so blunt, but I care for you and your tort! Even if I don’t know you!! ❤️?
It’s the way it’s supposed to be! Cause I saw online it was like artificial grass lol!

Torts need to be able to burry themselves if wanting too! I kinda of suspect my baby is having a little poop problem! ?? so unfortunately tomorrow we have an appointment to see a vet! Especially for meds..but definitely not taking no shots or anything that I know will not bE good for for him!!
 

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Omg girl!! Order this from Amazon ASAP!
 

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It’s the way it’s supposed to be! Cause I saw online it was like artificial grass lol!

Torts need to be able to burry themselves if wanting too! I kinda of suspect my baby is having a little poop problem! ?? so unfortunately tomorrow we have an appointment to see a vet! Especially for meds..but definitely not taking no shots or anything that I know will not bE good for for him!!
Soak him longer and he will poop!
 

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Is the first picture what I have to use for his timer? Cause the one I got doesn’t work for his thing for some reason!!
 

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It’s the way it’s supposed to be! Cause I saw online it was like artificial grass lol!

Torts need to be able to burry themselves if wanting too! I kinda of suspect my baby is having a little poop problem! ?? so unfortunately tomorrow we have an appointment to see a vet! Especially for meds..but definitely not taking no shots or anything that I know will not bE good for for him!!

good luck tomorrow then. Be careful of what they say. Ask the people on here once you get home if what they said was OK. I will be thinking of you until you give us an update of how he is . Best wishes!!
I will be praying for you guys tonight!!
❤️????????????
 

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It’s the way it’s supposed to be! Cause I saw online it was like artificial grass lol!

Torts need to be able to burry themselves if wanting too! I kinda of suspect my baby is having a little poop problem! ?? so unfortunately tomorrow we have an appointment to see a vet! Especially for meds..but definitely not taking no shots or anything that I know will not bE good for for him!!

I also NEED pictures of the Astro turf stuff!!! ?
 

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Hi, Jelly had the same problems and I took him to the vet. She said the substrate (for Jelly) was irritating his eyes. She suggested I change it; which I did to that astro turf looking stuff (pet quality). The vet also said he had an eye infection and gave me some medication. The vet suggested I get a vitamin A supplement. Jelly is doing fine now, since it's been about a month. I do have one problem he just paces back and forth all day. He has food, water a heat and UVB light but he bangs around all day. Any suggestions out there?

Hello Jelly'sMom!

Welcome to TFO! You've found the best place to learn the best possible care for Jelly.

But it would be best if you would start your own thread. When 2 people are asking questions about 2 different torts, it get confusing. As you can see, we already have members responding to the wrong person on this thread.

We want to help you with any problems you are having with Jelly. At the same time we don't want to risk giving advice and it being followed by someone with a totally different problem.

Start a new thread...we'll be there for you.
 
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