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Hello everyone
My tortoise generally never makes a sound other than the common 'hiss' from when he pulls his head in. However, he has for awhile (1-2 months?) been making a very short squeak noise. Like a really loud swallowing noise that sounds a tiny bit like donald duck
donald duck sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgDS6gM7w-w
My first job is to find a replacement to his substrate which is play sand.
I've tried adding cococoir but he ate that and became..depressed.
I tried some top soil but that was a no go as well.
I'm not sure what is causing him to make these noises. He eats great, no discharge from nose or eyes, shell looks good, gets a solid soaking.
Temps: 32 degrees warm end, 25 cool end.
Any help is appreciated
Thanks!
My tortoise generally never makes a sound other than the common 'hiss' from when he pulls his head in. However, he has for awhile (1-2 months?) been making a very short squeak noise. Like a really loud swallowing noise that sounds a tiny bit like donald duck
donald duck sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgDS6gM7w-w
My first job is to find a replacement to his substrate which is play sand.
I've tried adding cococoir but he ate that and became..depressed.
I tried some top soil but that was a no go as well.
I'm not sure what is causing him to make these noises. He eats great, no discharge from nose or eyes, shell looks good, gets a solid soaking.
Temps: 32 degrees warm end, 25 cool end.
Any help is appreciated
Thanks!