Hi,
Over the last week, the temperatures in Jersey have dropped a good 15-20 degrees and while the enclosure of my two redfoots is still the same (95ish on the high and 82 on the low and hide with at least 60-70% humidity most of the day), one of the torts has not been eating nearly as much. Rake, previously the piggy of the two, hasn't really eaten (that I saw) over the last 3-4 days and only took 4-5 bites today. I've tried all sorts of foods. He drinks fine still and is active and alert. No leaky nose or puffy eyes or anything. Loves his soaks and explores and basks a little. When I first got Rake and Ruin I had a similar issue with Ruin, who now is eating like a pig. Rake looooved food and ate a ton. Was it a growth spurt thing? Do they slow down in the winter? I wouldn't think so since they're not a hibernating species and temps haven't changed. They are about 4 months old.
Any advice appreciated. I'm not worried yet, but am starting to be. How often do babies eat normally?
Over the last week, the temperatures in Jersey have dropped a good 15-20 degrees and while the enclosure of my two redfoots is still the same (95ish on the high and 82 on the low and hide with at least 60-70% humidity most of the day), one of the torts has not been eating nearly as much. Rake, previously the piggy of the two, hasn't really eaten (that I saw) over the last 3-4 days and only took 4-5 bites today. I've tried all sorts of foods. He drinks fine still and is active and alert. No leaky nose or puffy eyes or anything. Loves his soaks and explores and basks a little. When I first got Rake and Ruin I had a similar issue with Ruin, who now is eating like a pig. Rake looooved food and ate a ton. Was it a growth spurt thing? Do they slow down in the winter? I wouldn't think so since they're not a hibernating species and temps haven't changed. They are about 4 months old.
Any advice appreciated. I'm not worried yet, but am starting to be. How often do babies eat normally?