Ugh, for some reason I'm getting kicked out every time I try to post...
Anyway, I'm heartbroken because my Red-footed best friend Tyrus has gone from being nicknamed "cuddletort" to "the angry baby" It all started a couple months ago when he was still super friendly and cuddly, but started showing off his ****... a lot. Then it became nipping, then a little ramming, now he chases me around as soon as he sees me and bites EVERYTHING--me, my clothes, his toys, his humidifier, his bowls, furniture legs, the walls.
I've googled and googled but I'm at a loss here. I love this little guy to death and I'm terrified that hes acting this way because something's wrong with him!
Background info:
--He is a rescue. I found him on my property about a year and a half ago.
--I live in the midwest, so he must have been somebody's pet previously. Most likely, his asshole previous owner abandoned him along the creek that runs through my property.
--He was found in bad shape: severe pyramiding, watery eyes, shell damage (looked like a coyote used him as a chew toy), flaky skin. Nowadays, you would never know that; he's healthy, active, and has a lot of healthy new shell growth.
--Obviously don't know his age, but his carpace is about 13 inches long. He's got to be well past sexual maturity, so I doubt this behavior has anything to do with hormones.
--He has his own temperature-controlled room (I know...) with a humidifier, UV lamps, a huge hide (dog-house sized), pool, and a "play area" with soil substrate.
--Also has a huge outdoor enclosure that he's in as often as weather permits. It started getting cold here last month, so he hasn't been outside in a few weeks. I wonder if part of this is frustration because of the weather?
--Widely varied diet, fed every other day, although lately he's been eating A TON. Like, I'll give him a giant bowl of food, he'll finish it in a couple hours, then start acting hungry/trying to get treats soon after! Sometimes I've had to feed him every day instead of every other day!
--He is an only child. I don't have any other torts. I do have two dogs, but they aren't allowed in Ty's room.
pics are attached
If you have any ideas or suggestions at all, please reply. This is my last resort before the (very very expensive) vet in my area. Thank you!!!
--jess
(ps -- sorry for the long post, i owe you a potato)
Anyway, I'm heartbroken because my Red-footed best friend Tyrus has gone from being nicknamed "cuddletort" to "the angry baby" It all started a couple months ago when he was still super friendly and cuddly, but started showing off his ****... a lot. Then it became nipping, then a little ramming, now he chases me around as soon as he sees me and bites EVERYTHING--me, my clothes, his toys, his humidifier, his bowls, furniture legs, the walls.
I've googled and googled but I'm at a loss here. I love this little guy to death and I'm terrified that hes acting this way because something's wrong with him!
Background info:
--He is a rescue. I found him on my property about a year and a half ago.
--I live in the midwest, so he must have been somebody's pet previously. Most likely, his asshole previous owner abandoned him along the creek that runs through my property.
--He was found in bad shape: severe pyramiding, watery eyes, shell damage (looked like a coyote used him as a chew toy), flaky skin. Nowadays, you would never know that; he's healthy, active, and has a lot of healthy new shell growth.
--Obviously don't know his age, but his carpace is about 13 inches long. He's got to be well past sexual maturity, so I doubt this behavior has anything to do with hormones.
--He has his own temperature-controlled room (I know...) with a humidifier, UV lamps, a huge hide (dog-house sized), pool, and a "play area" with soil substrate.
--Also has a huge outdoor enclosure that he's in as often as weather permits. It started getting cold here last month, so he hasn't been outside in a few weeks. I wonder if part of this is frustration because of the weather?
--Widely varied diet, fed every other day, although lately he's been eating A TON. Like, I'll give him a giant bowl of food, he'll finish it in a couple hours, then start acting hungry/trying to get treats soon after! Sometimes I've had to feed him every day instead of every other day!
--He is an only child. I don't have any other torts. I do have two dogs, but they aren't allowed in Ty's room.
pics are attached
If you have any ideas or suggestions at all, please reply. This is my last resort before the (very very expensive) vet in my area. Thank you!!!
--jess
(ps -- sorry for the long post, i owe you a potato)