mylittlecholla
Active Member
Hi everyone. I'm a little happier with my Cholla's poop consistency today, but I'd love to hear from some of you experienced folks what the ideal color, moisture and consistency of a desert tortoise of Cholla's age.
About the squeaking: Cholla seems to vocalize with one or two little squeaks when she's taken by surprise, or in protest when removed unwilling from her hide. Sometimes she looks up at me squeaks in a way that seems like she wants something . . . food, or whatever. None of this happens on a regular or daily basis. I don't observe any bubbling from her nose.
I've asked about this in another on-line "venue" but was not at all persuaded that the person (supposedly a veterinary assistant who knew something about Chelonians) really knew what she was talking about. On the other hand, maybe she was right, and these intermittent squeaks can only be indications of a respiratory infection.
I know that respiratory tract infection is widespread among California desert tortoises, so I'm concerned.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Got no ego about this, so don't worry about correcting me when I show ignorance. I want to do right by my little Cholla.
About the squeaking: Cholla seems to vocalize with one or two little squeaks when she's taken by surprise, or in protest when removed unwilling from her hide. Sometimes she looks up at me squeaks in a way that seems like she wants something . . . food, or whatever. None of this happens on a regular or daily basis. I don't observe any bubbling from her nose.
I've asked about this in another on-line "venue" but was not at all persuaded that the person (supposedly a veterinary assistant who knew something about Chelonians) really knew what she was talking about. On the other hand, maybe she was right, and these intermittent squeaks can only be indications of a respiratory infection.
I know that respiratory tract infection is widespread among California desert tortoises, so I'm concerned.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Got no ego about this, so don't worry about correcting me when I show ignorance. I want to do right by my little Cholla.