Hello,
I am new owner of a greek tortoise that is about a year old.
From the time i received him , which was 2 weeks ago he has gone from being idle to being very idle, sleepy and not taking any food.
He has been offered on a daily basis fresh food, greens and soaked food,
fresh water, warm soaks, even baby carrot food. He is located in good habitat per tortoise trust articles, so its not a matter of is environment.
(basking spot, uvb light on daily, kept at night 70 interior temp)
I am concerned that he wont last too long going like that and was wondering of any advise to help him or entice him to take food. I have tried the appetizer drops, which seemed to help once and he took a couple of bites from a dandelion i was offering but other than that he dont seem to open his eyes or move from the spot at any time. His eyes do appear a little puffy but when he opens them seem ok just that he closes them very fast and puts head down on the ground. No whizzing sounds, no other external signs of issues, just weaker every day.
I'd appreciate any input or advise
thank you
Ted
Attached a pic of him when i first got him.
I am new owner of a greek tortoise that is about a year old.
From the time i received him , which was 2 weeks ago he has gone from being idle to being very idle, sleepy and not taking any food.
He has been offered on a daily basis fresh food, greens and soaked food,
fresh water, warm soaks, even baby carrot food. He is located in good habitat per tortoise trust articles, so its not a matter of is environment.
(basking spot, uvb light on daily, kept at night 70 interior temp)
I am concerned that he wont last too long going like that and was wondering of any advise to help him or entice him to take food. I have tried the appetizer drops, which seemed to help once and he took a couple of bites from a dandelion i was offering but other than that he dont seem to open his eyes or move from the spot at any time. His eyes do appear a little puffy but when he opens them seem ok just that he closes them very fast and puts head down on the ground. No whizzing sounds, no other external signs of issues, just weaker every day.
I'd appreciate any input or advise
thank you
Ted
Attached a pic of him when i first got him.