Re: Baby Leopard Tortoise acting strange

Posted by EJ on August 14, 2001 at 13:13:01:

In Reply to: Baby Leopard Tortoise acting strange posted by Mike on August 14, 2001 at 12:27:23:

First, If you keep it at 88 to 90 that is too hot.
(yes, I said that)
You need a range of 75 to (i always suggest) 100F.
It needs to be able to self regulate as best as it can. Too high is no good and too low is no good.
Make sure it is well hydrated and passing well formed stools. You should be feeding grasses an such keying on to a high fiber/no animal protein diet.
If it is not doing this get it to a vet for a fecal. Ask the vet to look for parasites or excessive bacteria.
Ed

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: First, If you keep it at 88 to 90 that is too hot. : (yes, I said that) : You need a range of 75 to (i always suggest) 100F. : It needs to be able to self regulate as best as it can. Too high is no good and too low is no good. : Make sure it is well hydrated and passing well formed stools. You should be feeding grasses an such keying on to a high fiber/no animal protein diet. : If it is not doing this get it to a vet for a fecal. Ask the vet to look for parasites or excessive bacteria. : Ed

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