I am new to this forum, and I am searching for a little help. I have been a sulcata owner for about 4 years. My sulcatas name is Nova, and she is anywhere from 7-10 years old. She is in a tortoise table in the house, where she has been since I got her. I keep her temperatures steady, good substrate, and feed properly as all the websites recommend.
Recently, it has gotten much colder (i live in the central US), and while she always has a heat lamp available, i think she may have gotten a bit chilled. in the last few days she has not been eating much, and has seemed to be a bit lethargic. i noticed immediately, and i started getting on websites and forums looking for any help.
the first thing i thought was that she may be getting dehydrated. I hadnt been soaking her too often because she seems to really dislike it. I have started soaking at least once a day, and it hasnt seemed to have much of an impact.
when she goes to eat, she opens her mouth, and then rubs it against her front legs like it bothers her to open it. i have seen her eat very little, which is quite uncommon for her. she has taken a few bites out of leaves here and there, but nothing substantial. its been at least 4 days since shes eaten a full meal like she normally does.
if anyone has any ideas, please let me know!
thanks,
justin
Recently, it has gotten much colder (i live in the central US), and while she always has a heat lamp available, i think she may have gotten a bit chilled. in the last few days she has not been eating much, and has seemed to be a bit lethargic. i noticed immediately, and i started getting on websites and forums looking for any help.
the first thing i thought was that she may be getting dehydrated. I hadnt been soaking her too often because she seems to really dislike it. I have started soaking at least once a day, and it hasnt seemed to have much of an impact.
when she goes to eat, she opens her mouth, and then rubs it against her front legs like it bothers her to open it. i have seen her eat very little, which is quite uncommon for her. she has taken a few bites out of leaves here and there, but nothing substantial. its been at least 4 days since shes eaten a full meal like she normally does.
if anyone has any ideas, please let me know!
thanks,
justin