Russian tortoise sneezing!

[Turtleneck123]

So I recently switched tomas' substrate from 50/50 of topsoil and playsand to coconut coir and I noticed that he has been sneezing a couple times and the coir got in his eyes and he started rubbing them. He has no bubbles or watery eyes. His appetite is great and he is very active. Is the coconut coir causing the irritation ? (Btw: he has a basking lamp, a uvb with correct temps, and I keep the coconut coir moist)

 

[Gillian M]

So I recently switched tomas' substrate from 50/50 of topsoil and playsand to coconut coir and I noticed that he has been sneezing a couple times and the coir got in his eyes and he started rubbing them. He has no bubbles or watery eyes. His appetite is great and he is very active. Is the coconut coir causing the irritation ? (Btw: he has a basking lamp, a uvb with correct temps, and I keep the coconut coir moist)

Please post pics of your tort and his enclosure.

Have you read the "Beginners Mistakes"Thread? If not, please do so.

And a very warm welcome to the forum.

 

[BrianWI]

So I recently switched tomas' substrate from 50/50 of topsoil and playsand to coconut coir and I noticed that he has been sneezing a couple times and the coir got in his eyes and he started rubbing them. He has no bubbles or watery eyes. His appetite is great and he is very active. Is the coconut coir causing the irritation ? (Btw: he has a basking lamp, a uvb with correct temps, and I keep the coconut coir moist)

I like putting the coarse coco over the fine stuff for this reason.

 

[Turtleneck123]

I like putting the coarse coco over the fine stuff for this reason.

Oh so your tort went through the same thing? Is it ok if I put Timothy hay in the meantime?Thank you so much for your response!

 

[Turtleneck123]

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Please post pics of your tort and his enclosure.

Have you read the "Beginners Mistakes"Thread? If not, please do so.

And a very warm welcome to the forum.

thank you! How do I post a picture ? Also can you link the beginners mistake thread I can't find it

 

[Gillian M]

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thank you! How do I post a picture ? Also can you link the beginners mistake thread I can't find it

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-split-Beginner-Mistakes

Hope this will help you.

 

[BrianWI]

Oh so your tort went through the same thing? Is it ok if I put Timothy hay in the meantime?Thank you so much for your response!

No, it will mold. I would wet the coco down and pat it down a bit with your palm. That will keep it from sticking as much.

My tort never had an issue as I started this way. But I have boxies that dig and they get covered in it. They seem to get used to it actually.

 

[Turtleneck123]

No, it will mold. I would wet the coco down and pat it down a bit with your palm. That will keep it from sticking as much.

My tort never had an issue as I started this way. But I have boxies that dig and they get covered in it. They seem to get used to it actually.

Thank you for your help!

 

[Turtleneck123]

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-split-Beginner-Mistakes

Hope this will help you.

When I open the link it says," tortoise forum-error"

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

The link is http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

As for posting pictures are you on a PC, mobile, app ?

 

[Turtleneck123]

As for posting pictures are you on a PC, mobile, app ?

Thank you! And I'm on the app

 

[Turtleneck123]

Here's a picture