NewRussianTortoise
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We've had Ella for a little over 6 months now and she was 3 years old when we got her.
I think the temperatures in her aquarium are OK. We have only one day light that keeps the basking spot at 85-90. And the other side at around 75-80. We used to have a night light, but don't use anymore, so at night she is at room temperature - which in our case is around 70. We are in Houston, TX
Well, Ella has been eating very little the last month and now this week she's been sleeping most of the time. She hasn't eaten anything for the last 5 days... and she has her eyes closed for most of the time. Unless I pull her out and take her for a bath - which I do daily now, or pet her... she doesn't really move from where I leave her or open her eyes. She used to be very active before... I would take her to sun bathe daily... I can't now since it's a little cold outside.
Is she hibernating? Is she sick? Should I take her to the vet?
Please help!
I think the temperatures in her aquarium are OK. We have only one day light that keeps the basking spot at 85-90. And the other side at around 75-80. We used to have a night light, but don't use anymore, so at night she is at room temperature - which in our case is around 70. We are in Houston, TX
Well, Ella has been eating very little the last month and now this week she's been sleeping most of the time. She hasn't eaten anything for the last 5 days... and she has her eyes closed for most of the time. Unless I pull her out and take her for a bath - which I do daily now, or pet her... she doesn't really move from where I leave her or open her eyes. She used to be very active before... I would take her to sun bathe daily... I can't now since it's a little cold outside.
Is she hibernating? Is she sick? Should I take her to the vet?
Please help!