Pure Tortoise Power
Active Member
So recently I found out that somehow that torts can flip upside down. Therefore I'm wondering: can something bad happen to the tort if it were to stay upside down for too long?
Yes they can overheat if under a lamp quickly and die.So recently I found out that somehow that torts can flip upside down. Therefore I'm wondering: can something bad happen to the tort if it were to stay upside down for too long?
So recently I found out that somehow that torts can flip upside down. Therefore I'm wondering: can something bad happen to the tort if it were to stay upside down for too long?
So you're saying they would have breathing difficulties when upside down??As well as they can have too much pressure on their lungs is upside down too long....it is a hazard for the tortoise.
Remember that tortoise lungs are in the top area of their bodies, just under the carapace. That puts their other organs beneath the lungs.So you're saying they would have breathing difficulties when upside down??
Wow sucks for them... Under what possible ways can they flip upside down? Falling down while climbing some ledges?Remember that tortoise lungs are in the top area of their bodies, just under the carapace. That puts their other organs beneath the lungs.
Now turn him upside down...all his other organs are pushing down on his lungs. Plus he is frantic and struggling, so needs more air.
Yes, they do die from being on their backs too long. They can't breathe.
They seem to find every way possible...climbing the enclosure wall; trying to climb their hides; actually getting on top of something and falling off; too deep a water dish (if they get exhausted, they can drown); if babies are housed together, they can flip climbing on each other; and a biggie-fighting. They flip their opponent on purpose.Wow sucks for them... Under what possible ways can they flip upside down? Falling down while climbing some ledges?
I see... So basically shallow water dish, hide with steep sides, slippery wall can minimize the chance of tort flipping, did I get that right?They seem to find every way possible...climbing the enclosure wall; trying to climb their hides; actually getting on top of something and falling off; too deep a water dish (if they get exhausted, they can drown); if babies are housed together, they can flip climbing on each other; and a biggie-fighting. They flip their opponent on purpose.
You can remove everything that would be a flipping hazard but with most torts it's inevitable someday.I see... So basically shallow water dish, hide with steep sides, slippery wall can minimize the chance of tort flipping, did I get that right?
hide with steep sides,
Unfortunately some turtles and tortoises seem to have a death wish about climbing
BTW. These turtles are now 2+ years old. So they did grow out of it.Yes I was fortunate that I was able to be working from home to keep an eye on them. I also had to take the house out when I knew I was going to be gone a long time.
Suicide turtles. Lmao
My torts are complete dare devils and I find them on their backs many times. Most of the time they can right themselves up but once I found him on his food slate upside down and just tucked into his shell. It seems he just gave up. I flipped him over and he seemed to be breathing heavily for a little bit but was fine after. Do you know if lung issues when upside down are only an immediate issue or could they be something that could be long term if he survives? The food slate was in the shade and it was a overcast because it was about to rain so I don't think he could have overheated.Remember that tortoise lungs are in the top area of their bodies, just under the carapace. That puts their other organs beneath the lungs.
Now turn him upside down...all his other organs are pushing down on his lungs. Plus he is frantic and struggling, so needs more air.
Yes, they do die from being on their backs too long. They can't breathe.
Do you know if lung issues when upside down are only an immediate issue or could they be something that could be long term if he survives?