bsstovel
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Hello All,
I've noticed Frankie has been breathing a bit louder than usual tonight. I didn't notice it all day while I was watching him, but now that he is asleep his breathing became more noticeable. I'm not sure if it is concerning or not though. He isn't showing any signs of mucous around his nose, there's no discharge anywhere, and he is eating well and is still very active. He has been defecting normally also.
I soak the little guy every day for 30 minutes, but tonight he decided to sleep outside of his little den and I noticed his breathing. The ambient temperature is always about 77°f+, and he has 3 different basking spots where the temperatures reach 95°f - 105°f. Does his breathing sound concerning to you all? Should I take him to the vet? I've been very cautious with the little buddy, but I know how detrimental RI can be and it makes me nervous if he is getting sick.
I'm not sure if this is normal or not. Are sulcatas generally loud breathers? This is my first tortoise and reptile in general, so I have zero experience with these situations. The link to the video is below. He is sleeping with his head tucked into his shell, so I'm not sure if that makes him breathe louder or not. Is this a situation where I closely monitor him for a few days to see if it continues/gets worse? Or do I take immediate action and take him to his vet?
He just had his annual check up a few months ago and the vet said he was in outstanding condition.
Frankie's Breathing
I've noticed Frankie has been breathing a bit louder than usual tonight. I didn't notice it all day while I was watching him, but now that he is asleep his breathing became more noticeable. I'm not sure if it is concerning or not though. He isn't showing any signs of mucous around his nose, there's no discharge anywhere, and he is eating well and is still very active. He has been defecting normally also.
I soak the little guy every day for 30 minutes, but tonight he decided to sleep outside of his little den and I noticed his breathing. The ambient temperature is always about 77°f+, and he has 3 different basking spots where the temperatures reach 95°f - 105°f. Does his breathing sound concerning to you all? Should I take him to the vet? I've been very cautious with the little buddy, but I know how detrimental RI can be and it makes me nervous if he is getting sick.
I'm not sure if this is normal or not. Are sulcatas generally loud breathers? This is my first tortoise and reptile in general, so I have zero experience with these situations. The link to the video is below. He is sleeping with his head tucked into his shell, so I'm not sure if that makes him breathe louder or not. Is this a situation where I closely monitor him for a few days to see if it continues/gets worse? Or do I take immediate action and take him to his vet?
He just had his annual check up a few months ago and the vet said he was in outstanding condition.
Frankie's Breathing
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