Good news first: Punli has 100% recovered from his respiratory infection.
Bad news: Because Japan runs on a lower voltage than America, I'm having difficulty getting proper UVB lighting for him. MVBs don't seem to work here and UVB lighting for reptiles in general over here is crap, to be...
Specifically, what's normal an abnormal.
Punli took a poo at the vet yesterday that was somewhat hard.
Today he pooed again and it was softer. 15 minutes later he let out a rush of liquids and urates.
First of all, what's the healthy composition and color of a tortoise poo?
Secondly...
We just got our little baby greek and I'm very worried about him.
He blows bubbles out of his nose, sometimes several at a time, and squeaks when he breathes. Some times he opens his mouth very wide and takes in a big breath. I'm concerned he has a respiratory illness.
We're taking him to...
I've always been a lover of reptiles. I used to keep snakes and bearded dragons and they were the loves of my animal life. When my girlfriend and I moved to Japan I had to give them up though, because as much as I love them, I couldn't see them able to take a 10+ flight without difficulties...