whistling, squeaking and an introduction

B.R - Sherman

New Member
Joined
Mar 10, 2020
Messages
10
Location (City and/or State)
Pinner
Hi. Im a first time tortoise owner (Call me Ben) and I live in the UK

I got my Hermanns tortoise "Sherman" a year ago for my birthday, and he's been fine. I just noticed recently that he's squeaking and whistling sometimes. His squeaking is kind of a rarity, but i hear a faint whistling when he breathes. I searched online and common questions are if there is discharge from the eyes or nose (none visible) or about their diet. Sherman eats leafy greens that i always check are okay using the app "tortoise table" on my phone.I also sprinkle calcium powder on his foods sometimes to ensure he has a healthy nutrient intake. Overall he seems fine, all i know he doesn't like is baths which seems common amongst other baby tortoises (he's under a year old) any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
 

Yvonne G

Old Timer
TFO Admin
10 Year Member!
Platinum Tortoise Club
Joined
Jan 23, 2008
Messages
93,382
Location (City and/or State)
Clovis, CA
Hi, and welcome!

It might be as simple as a bit of food stuck in the nares. Just make sure the temperature is as it is supposed to be for your species of tortoise. R.I. usually happens when they're too cold.
 
Top