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We are experienced reptile & turtle owners, but new to torts and purchased 2 young Sulcatas. We have them for 2 months.
Unfortunately, one of them seems to be dramatically slowing down, refusing to eat and struggling to eat or drink even when he does attempt. We are soaking him daily now instead every other day and attempting to hand feed the tort. His partner is thriving running to food, eating & drinking everything and even looks like is putting on some weight. However, we are getting very concern about the other one.
Here's the conditions:
20G Long breeder tank
95 degrees in hot area of tank, 75 degrees in the cool area, UV light across whole tank
water is placed towards cooler temperature zone (water changed daily)
daily feeding combination of fresh wheat grass, romaine, dandalion and summer mix greens
we leave in seperate feed dish of tort pellet food
substrate is crushed walnut non-toxic
cuttlebone broken into a few pieces about the tank
at nite we use combination of under tank heat and overhead heat lamp to dry and maintain 70 - 75 degrees
The sick tort will attempt sometimes to move towards the food, but once there won't eat. He's looking frail and lethargic and we trying to see what's causing this. He does not have runny eyes, nose or mouth and still has bowel movements, but they are increasing getting smaller.
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Rob
Unfortunately, one of them seems to be dramatically slowing down, refusing to eat and struggling to eat or drink even when he does attempt. We are soaking him daily now instead every other day and attempting to hand feed the tort. His partner is thriving running to food, eating & drinking everything and even looks like is putting on some weight. However, we are getting very concern about the other one.
Here's the conditions:
20G Long breeder tank
95 degrees in hot area of tank, 75 degrees in the cool area, UV light across whole tank
water is placed towards cooler temperature zone (water changed daily)
daily feeding combination of fresh wheat grass, romaine, dandalion and summer mix greens
we leave in seperate feed dish of tort pellet food
substrate is crushed walnut non-toxic
cuttlebone broken into a few pieces about the tank
at nite we use combination of under tank heat and overhead heat lamp to dry and maintain 70 - 75 degrees
The sick tort will attempt sometimes to move towards the food, but once there won't eat. He's looking frail and lethargic and we trying to see what's causing this. He does not have runny eyes, nose or mouth and still has bowel movements, but they are increasing getting smaller.
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Rob