MrsBarefoot
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So for the past almost 2 weeks,my little Sully hasn't been eating.
I have taken numerous tips/advice from carrot soaking to offering cactus and/or aloe and soaking her more.
Few days ago she barely moved. Yesterday she moved quite a bit more than the past week. However, she's still not eating.
I originally soaked her 30m every day in warm water.
I was advised to give her 45m soaks with her water being a bit more hot, but not too hot. Been doing that for the past week, plus giving her an extra 10-20m soak bit before bed time.
My enclosure wasn't 100% closed. It did have a small opening bc of lightning. However, for now till I rig the top of the bin, I foiled the openings.
She's not pooping as much.
There are no signs of RI, but not long after I got her (maybe a week after) I did notice she occasionally rubbed her right eye.
Her breathing is fine, no bubbly nose. Her eyes only appear to water when she's outdoors. I let her catch some rays 5-6 days out the week for about 1hr a day. I did use the loop uvb light, but not anymore since I read it's garbage.
Now, when I first got her she always ate very little. Like 3-5 bites a day. She never "stuffed her face" I assumed it was because she was tiny.
I am not sure what her weight was and I am not sure how much she weighs now.
Feeds:
Mazuri
Greens (specifically kale, mustard greens, collard, dandelions etc)
Flower topper
Recently tried cactus and aloe
Temps:
Day time 100-105
90 on other side of the bin
Humidity on the bask side drops to about 50% on cool side 70%
Nights: 80
Humidity 80%
I do have a circle stick on thermostat at the moment (upgrading soon)
Substrate: Coco mixed with a little bit of Cypress mulch. Yes, I keep it moist.
Now, something I almost forgot to mention. Not sure if this is odd behavior. She's my first tortoise.
Since the day I got her she never used her humid hides. She never cared to hide. Always stayed under the light or slightly near it.
It's a lot to read, but I wanted to give as much info as I possibly can in hopes of getting help. Thanks!
I have taken numerous tips/advice from carrot soaking to offering cactus and/or aloe and soaking her more.
Few days ago she barely moved. Yesterday she moved quite a bit more than the past week. However, she's still not eating.
I originally soaked her 30m every day in warm water.
I was advised to give her 45m soaks with her water being a bit more hot, but not too hot. Been doing that for the past week, plus giving her an extra 10-20m soak bit before bed time.
My enclosure wasn't 100% closed. It did have a small opening bc of lightning. However, for now till I rig the top of the bin, I foiled the openings.
She's not pooping as much.
There are no signs of RI, but not long after I got her (maybe a week after) I did notice she occasionally rubbed her right eye.
Her breathing is fine, no bubbly nose. Her eyes only appear to water when she's outdoors. I let her catch some rays 5-6 days out the week for about 1hr a day. I did use the loop uvb light, but not anymore since I read it's garbage.
Now, when I first got her she always ate very little. Like 3-5 bites a day. She never "stuffed her face" I assumed it was because she was tiny.
I am not sure what her weight was and I am not sure how much she weighs now.
Feeds:
Mazuri
Greens (specifically kale, mustard greens, collard, dandelions etc)
Flower topper
Recently tried cactus and aloe
Temps:
Day time 100-105
90 on other side of the bin
Humidity on the bask side drops to about 50% on cool side 70%
Nights: 80
Humidity 80%
I do have a circle stick on thermostat at the moment (upgrading soon)
Substrate: Coco mixed with a little bit of Cypress mulch. Yes, I keep it moist.
Now, something I almost forgot to mention. Not sure if this is odd behavior. She's my first tortoise.
Since the day I got her she never used her humid hides. She never cared to hide. Always stayed under the light or slightly near it.
It's a lot to read, but I wanted to give as much info as I possibly can in hopes of getting help. Thanks!