Turtlegirl555
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I set my tort down (6 month Greek) and he started biting the air while going in and out of his shell. Anyone know what this could be?
Does he seem to be breathing OK?I set my tort down (6 month Greek) and he started biting the air while going in and out of his shell. Anyone know what this could be?
What type of UV bulb are you using?I set my tort down (6 month Greek) and he started biting the air while going in and out of his shell. Anyone know what this could be?
Yeah everything else seems normalDoes he seem to be breathing OK?
Are there any other things going on?
Is he eating ok?
Do his eyes look normal?
I have a duo heat and uvb light and a reptinsim uvbWhat type of UV bulb are you using?
What type of bulbs? Mercury vapor? Cfl? "Intense reptile spot bulb"? Linear tube for UV? I'm asking because your tortoise appears to be having eye issues. Some of the time, eye issues are caused by the wrong bulb, or by a bulb being used incorrectly.I have a duo heat and uvb light and a reptinsim uvb
I have the first and sixth one sorry for lack of specificsWhat type of bulbs? Mercury vapor? Cfl? "Intense reptile spot bulb"? Linear tube for UV? I'm asking because your tortoise appears to be having eye issues. Some of the time, eye issues are caused by the wrong bulb, or by a bulb being used incorrectly.
The Reptisun name is used for several types of bulbs. We need to know what type. All of these are "Reptisun":
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He’s been fine since but still an explanation would be helpful as I’m pretty new to himBaby tortoises use the in and out motion of their head to help them breathe, it's normal, but the biting the air. . . could you be mistaking gasping for biting the air? If he's gasping it means his nose is plugged up.
Copy that... I think Gillian's suggestion is the next logical step. Pictures of the tortoise and enclosure might show us something.I have the first and sixth one sorry for lack of specifics
You need a hide, some decor, and the correct substrate. Your humidity is way too low, and that could be irritating the eyes. Babies need 50-70% ambient humidity and you can't do that with Timothy hay in there or with those wood chips.View attachment 346814
Here is his set up if it helps
The breeder said what I had was correct I’ll try to get better at caring for himYou need a hide, some decor, and the correct substrate. Your humidity is way too low, and that could be irritating the eyes. Babies need 50-70% ambient humidity and you can't do that with Timothy hay in there or with those wood chips.
What is in the two hoods?
Most of the care advice and products sold for tortoises are all wrong. Here is the correct care info:
The Best Way To Raise Any Temperate Species Of Tortoise
I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies and care for adults? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. What is...tortoiseforum.org
This is a very barren place for a baby tortoise to live. You would never see a baby tortoise in a place like this in the wild. Because he's prey, he would stay somewhere that has lots of cover. . . tall grass, shrubs, big rocks, etc. And all that cover also gives him respite from the bright sun (harsh lighting).View attachment 346814
Here is his set up if it helps
Most breeders don't do things right or give good advice. Sad, but true. We will help you and your tortoise if you let us.The breeder said what I had was correct I’ll try to get better at caring for him
Hello and welcome and I went through that too with incorrect information every where. But you kept looking. Good for you.🤗 and your Tortoise.The breeder said what I had was correct I’ll try to get better at caring for him
The breeder said what I had was correct I’ll try to get better at caring for him
Please, we are not criticizing. Breeders, pet stores may not know how to care for torts properly, be up to-date or give good instructions. You reached out for help & you came to the right place. And we welcome you to the forum. Members here love our torts & turtles & WE are always learning & correcting our own mistakes. So welcome!!The breeder said what I had was correct I’ll try to get better at caring for him