Re: sulcata - watery eyes

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Posted by Zab on September 22, 2001 at 21:14:12:

In Reply to: Re: sulcata - watery eyes posted by Marissa-Turtle Homes on September 21, 2001 at 16:12:42:

About those watery eyes. I have a four year old that has been living outside day and night since April. He will start coming in, at night only, in the next weeek or so, unless this dogloo thing works out well. Anyhow, every once in a while I notice the same thing on him. He has sun, shade, dirt, grass, shallow "pool" and shelter. Seems healthy as can be. It just comes and goes, a day or two here and there. I wouldn't panic.
Zab

: Agreed...it's probably too dry and hot. As referenced below, you might want to think about switching from a vivarium enclosure to a more suitable and breatheable enclosure like a Rubbermaid tub for now. That will cut down on the amount of heat retained in the enclosure and probably take care of the eyes...

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: : I think it's a good idea to change the stuff. I always tend towards the natural stuff if I can't keep them on carpeting. Keep in mind that it is probably getting cooler where you're at. Well, what happens is that you add heat and dry out the environment. You might consider adding a moist area where he can hang out if he likes.
: : Ed

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: About those watery eyes. I have a four year old that has been living outside day and night since April. He will start coming in, at night only, in the next weeek or so, unless this dogloo thing works out well. Anyhow, every once in a while I notice the same thing on him. He has sun, shade, dirt, grass, shallow "pool" and shelter. Seems healthy as can be. It just comes and goes, a day or two here and there. I wouldn't panic. : Zab : : Agreed...it's probably too dry and hot. As referenced below, you might want to think about switching from a vivarium enclosure to a more suitable and breatheable enclosure like a Rubbermaid tub for now. That will cut down on the amount of heat retained in the enclosure and probably take care of the eyes... : : : : : I think it's a good idea to change the stuff. I always tend towards the natural stuff if I can't keep them on carpeting. Keep in mind that it is probably getting cooler where you're at. Well, what happens is that you add heat and dry out the environment. You might consider adding a moist area where he can hang out if he likes. : : : Ed

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