Melissa9987
New Member
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I have a Russian Tortoise who is under a year old. Three days ago she was diagnosed with a lower respiratory infection. She has been on antibiotics for three days and has also not eaten in three days. I was wondering how long until I should start force feeding her and how should it be done? I know there are risks involved. Today, I gave her a soak in 50% Pedialyte and 50% water, but she is very lethargic.
Additionally, I have her in a plastic container lined with paper towels with a UVB light and a heat lamp at 93/94 degrees and around high seventies/80 on the cool side. She is staying on the cool side. I am also keeping the heat lamp on at night because my house gets a little cold. She has a container of water, but she doesn't go near it on her own. Humidity is 30- 50%.
Please let me know if I am doing anything wrong or if I could be doing anything better! Any advice/input is greatly appreciated! I'm so worried about her. Thanks so much!
Additionally, I have her in a plastic container lined with paper towels with a UVB light and a heat lamp at 93/94 degrees and around high seventies/80 on the cool side. She is staying on the cool side. I am also keeping the heat lamp on at night because my house gets a little cold. She has a container of water, but she doesn't go near it on her own. Humidity is 30- 50%.
Please let me know if I am doing anything wrong or if I could be doing anything better! Any advice/input is greatly appreciated! I'm so worried about her. Thanks so much!
