CaptainMorgan
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Hello Everyone,
Just some background info for the tortoise we're talking about today.
Name: Capri
Species: Redfoot
Age: 2.5-3 years old
Enclosure: 4' x 2' x 18"
Substrate: Soil base layer with surface cypress mulch
Plants: Two spider plants, two snake plants (mother in law tongue)
Water bowl: Yes
Hides: Half log on dry side (sleeps daily in here) humid hide (not used frequently)
Tempature: Basking is low 90's, humid side is mid 80's, opposite cool end is high 70's
Humidity: 65-70% with Crane elephant humidifer (distilled) for 12 hours a day.
Food: Different each week, red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, dandelion greens, collard greens, mustard greens, chicory, escarole, treats: carrot, papaya, mango protein: some chicken occasionally (pyramiding was evident, cut back on proteins)
Previous medical conditions: Annual visits to the veterinarian, no issues. One visit for a 'quacking' noise at night time, vet thought it might be a possible respiratory infection, turns out she's just vocal!
Other animals in house: Rescue Russian tortoise (parasite free), Rescue Red Ear Slider
So here's what brings me to the forums. Since Capri is fairly small, so are her bowel movements. Which can make them awfully hard to find sometimes.
In the last couple of months I've noticed some of her BM's are covered in a white dry fibrous material. I can't say I've found one that was fresh, most are a couple of days old and dried up. Upon closer inspection it appears this material is not limited to the surface, but can also be in the actual BM. (which makes me think this isn't a exterior rapid growing mold).
Is anyone familiar with this white material in redfoots? We've taken her to the vet on annual visits and she's in good health. Some slight pyramiding, but we're working on it.
See attachment for photos!
Thanks!
Just some background info for the tortoise we're talking about today.
Name: Capri
Species: Redfoot
Age: 2.5-3 years old
Enclosure: 4' x 2' x 18"
Substrate: Soil base layer with surface cypress mulch
Plants: Two spider plants, two snake plants (mother in law tongue)
Water bowl: Yes
Hides: Half log on dry side (sleeps daily in here) humid hide (not used frequently)
Tempature: Basking is low 90's, humid side is mid 80's, opposite cool end is high 70's
Humidity: 65-70% with Crane elephant humidifer (distilled) for 12 hours a day.
Food: Different each week, red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, dandelion greens, collard greens, mustard greens, chicory, escarole, treats: carrot, papaya, mango protein: some chicken occasionally (pyramiding was evident, cut back on proteins)
Previous medical conditions: Annual visits to the veterinarian, no issues. One visit for a 'quacking' noise at night time, vet thought it might be a possible respiratory infection, turns out she's just vocal!
Other animals in house: Rescue Russian tortoise (parasite free), Rescue Red Ear Slider
So here's what brings me to the forums. Since Capri is fairly small, so are her bowel movements. Which can make them awfully hard to find sometimes.
In the last couple of months I've noticed some of her BM's are covered in a white dry fibrous material. I can't say I've found one that was fresh, most are a couple of days old and dried up. Upon closer inspection it appears this material is not limited to the surface, but can also be in the actual BM. (which makes me think this isn't a exterior rapid growing mold).
Is anyone familiar with this white material in redfoots? We've taken her to the vet on annual visits and she's in good health. Some slight pyramiding, but we're working on it.
See attachment for photos!
Thanks!