CourtsTorts
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Hi Guys,
I am learning so much from this forum!! I have read all the care sheets and threads but am just starting to question myself again...
Backstory:
I rescued a 15+ year old desert tort 3 weeks ago. He came from a rescue/sanctuary in Northern CA. They told me to keep him outside until October when temps get down to the low 50's at night. Then to hibernate him in a box in the garage from Oct-March.
When we got Jackson home, he had a few bubbles coming out of his nose. I know this can be stress or a respiratory issue. So I've been watching him very carefully. He is active, eating, drinking and pooping. After 3 weeks, he still has occasional bubbles and some boogers so I am thinking respiratory issue rather than stress from the move. Yesterday, I noticed a very quiet whistle when he breathes. Crap!!
Our current temps are 80-90 daily and 50-60's at night.
So, I think he needs to stay warmer at night, right? To flush out this cold? I don't know of a way to heat his outdoor burrow so I am going to bring him inside when it starts to cool down in the evening. Was thinking he would get a heat lamp all night so he would stay around 80-85 degrees. Was planning to do this until several days after I notice any symptoms.
Am I on the right track?
I am learning so much from this forum!! I have read all the care sheets and threads but am just starting to question myself again...
Backstory:
I rescued a 15+ year old desert tort 3 weeks ago. He came from a rescue/sanctuary in Northern CA. They told me to keep him outside until October when temps get down to the low 50's at night. Then to hibernate him in a box in the garage from Oct-March.
When we got Jackson home, he had a few bubbles coming out of his nose. I know this can be stress or a respiratory issue. So I've been watching him very carefully. He is active, eating, drinking and pooping. After 3 weeks, he still has occasional bubbles and some boogers so I am thinking respiratory issue rather than stress from the move. Yesterday, I noticed a very quiet whistle when he breathes. Crap!!
Our current temps are 80-90 daily and 50-60's at night.
So, I think he needs to stay warmer at night, right? To flush out this cold? I don't know of a way to heat his outdoor burrow so I am going to bring him inside when it starts to cool down in the evening. Was thinking he would get a heat lamp all night so he would stay around 80-85 degrees. Was planning to do this until several days after I notice any symptoms.
Am I on the right track?