Eyes won't open.

[13Fox150]

Ok, so now my young redfoot can't open his eyes. It started slow, where he appeared to just struggle opening his eyes when he was dry but would open them when they got wet. So I increased the misting frequency and now he can't open them at all. I just soaked him for 15 minutes with no results. On top of this he has stopped eating, probably because he can't see the food, and is getting sluggish.

 

[Candy]

Time to see the vet. He sounds like he needs something that you can't provide for him. I wouldn't wait.

 

[Yvonne G]

Its time for you to re-read the care sheets then go over your husbandry practices with fresh eyes. This doesn't happen for no reason, and the reason is usually husbandry.

In the meantime, warm him up. Have the WHOLE habitat at least 80 degrees, but even 85 might be good. And be sure its very moist in there.

 

[Stephanie Logan]

Good luck. I hope he gets well soon.

Let us know what the vet says.

 

[13Fox150]

Update

Just a little update. Humidity was the problem. I removed the "repti-bark" and replaced it with "eco-earth" from zoo med. It's much messier but retains humidity great so. I also changed his hide from a few pieces of driftwood (which looked great but probably left a little to be desired on the tortoises side) to the half log style. Then layered the inside of his hide with shredded coconut husk.

I am happy to report that his eyes are big and black and that he is eating more than ever. Thank you all for your input. I clearly have a lot to learn, good thing I have such a good source of info.

 

[kimber_lee_314]

Glad to hear he is doing better. Humidty makes a huge differents with redfoots.