White in the corner of eyes

[Kimberley Carpendale]

My one year old yellow footed tortoise has white in the corner of both of its eyes. There is no loss of appetite. She is still active and does not seem to have any difficulties seeing. This white has only appeared in the last couple days so I am a bit concerned. Has anybody had a similar issue

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

welcome to the forum! can you post some pics of it? also can you tell us the care you have been providing your tortoise(heating, humidity, soaks, substrate)?

 

[Yvonne G]

The tortoises from the rain forests often have those tiny bubbles in the corners of their eyes. It sometimes means you aren't keeping them humid or moist enough.

(...oh, and welcome to the Forum!!)

 

[Kimberley Carpendale]

Her substrate is jungle floor. The kind you buy from the pet stores. Her diet consists of mixed greens and a variety of fruits. Mostly oranges and mangos. Her humidity is approx 75-85. I use a fog machine for humidity. The temperature in the cool end is 20.8 celcius. We live in Alberta Canada so we have dry winters. Humidity can be a challenge at times. I soak her at least every 2 days for about 15min. She is soaking right now! I will post a pic as soon as she is out of the bath!!

 

[Kimberley Carpendale]

This is her home!

 

[Kimberley Carpendale]

And her is my girl\boy! Not sure on the sex yet

 

[Kimberley Carpendale]

The other eye

 

[Kimberley Carpendale]

The other eye

 

[Yvonne G]

You may have to cover or partially cover the habitat to make it more humid inside.

 

[Kimberley Carpendale]

Do you think the the white in the corner of his eyes is due to humidity?

 

[Yvonne G]

Yes, I do.

(I'm tagging @Yellow Turtle01 just for the heck of it)

 

[Randi]

Hi! I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Humidity is a pain here. In order to achieve the humidity I wanted, I had to cover my screen with plexiglass. There is more heat in general, as well as humidity that's gone no lower then 72%. My tort has her eyes wide open and is actually more active as well. There's an awesome thread about closed chambers in the Enclosures section. It helped me a lot.

 

[Kimberley Carpendale]

Thanks so much for the advise. My little guys eyes are clear already. Zeppelin and I appreciate the support!!!

 

[bouaboua]

All good advise here. Keep up the humidity are the key!!