Majority vets dont know crap about tortoises. I'm glad someone with knowledge informs those who want to learn. This man is amazing. I lost a tortoise a few years back. She got sick. I live in dallas/fort worth area....and very very few knew reptiles. Not to mention...it was a week before I could get my tort in with the one vet I found. So yeah...back off the K man!
Great advice *****. Taking care of animals is important, and spotting sickness early is vital. It's good to know you are treating these tortuosus as instructed by medical professionals; and to bring them to a vet when spotting any major health issues.
Sadly, it's hard to find a vet that specializes in exotics or reptiles. I live in Utah and I only know of two vets ( not counting the vet at the zoo ) that know how how to treat a reptile in my state.
My mother's 3 toed box turtle was run over by a truck and had a huge Crack in her shell. We bought her from a reptile store and by that time it was healed pretty well. I just saw her after 12 years and the cracked part was almost unnoticeable. It's true, turtles are extremely durable creatures and can withstand many things.
here r some tips for not eating tortoises/turtles: u should soak it in water for 15-20 minutes then put it in sunshine in the morning for about 40-60 minutes THEN give them lettuce ( their fav food or ur tortoises fav food ) and also give them about half way the water bowl :) I hope this helps!!
Even considering the TRAUMA(ech),it's MORE than obvious that you,SIR, are the "REAL-DEAL" when it comes to tortoise care.,.....What a wonderful and amazing rehabilitation.,.....Wishing you & your Family all the respect and appreciation.ThanX again.,.....Bill Fox,in Cape Canaveral (& et al) Florida.
More than likely from either mating or just happened there very clumsy and like he’s said in a vid before if you think it’s going to happen it’s going to happen with a sulcata
I'm studying reptile care at the moment and I have to answer a question about how to prevent a sick tortoise withdrawing its head into its shell so you can examine it. How would you go about doing this?
Thanks so much this helped ease a big weight off my chest I've recently acquired a a mojave desert tortoise ~hatched in captivity~ BLM an tortoise groups told me when a tortoise contracts URTD they are more likely to die an there is absolutely no medications they all reject them this made me extremely sad an always paranoid about something happening an how powerless i would feel an horrible for bot doing anything if the time came this was a great inspiration i think all us tortoise rangers should come up with a way if possible to keep the tortoise from coming in contact with microbes all together
Thank you for the video. Did you have to give the leopard more then the two shots? We are taking our Desert into the Vet tomorrow and just wondering what to expect.
My red footed tortoise stay on one spot all trh time. First you ate very much. But now she doesn't wants to eat. She get now very scearded if i put some food in front of her and she get inmedantly in her shell? Do you have tips? Also there are some fruitfly's in her exhibit but they come back al the time
I have a brand new rescue I’ve noticed he has watery eyes. (Had him 3 days now) are watery eyes a sign of issue? He seems to be eating well. Moving pooping etc.
Is there an importance for administering the medication in the bicep area? I prefer to do it in the forearm because it's just easier and quicker and visually efficient for me. Vet told me it's ok to do it in any part of the arm but he also preferred the bicep area.
COULD DO SAME FOR IGUANAS....LARGE PARROT CAGES WORK GREAT INDOORS AND GIVE THEM ABILITY TO CLIMB . OURS COULD GET THE PARROT CAGE DOORS OPEN....AND GET OUT....AND CLIMB 100 FOOT COTTONWOOD TREES....WHAT WE DISCOVERED IS CHEAP OB NOXIOUS PERFUME SPRAYED AROUND TREES WILL MAKE THEM SNEEZE AND THAT'S HOW WE COULD LOCATE OURS.....
hello Mr. kamp You seem to be having a good knowledge about how to treat a tortoise if it's sick. well I too have two of them they are living with me in my house since past 10 years but there is a problem now, my reptiles have experienced a rat bite, they are severely bitten and eaten by ear, the front limbs are eaten and the wounds are still fresh and bleeding, it's a heart breaking situation I am into, would you please help me out about what has to be done
Hi, I’m hoping you can help with this question I have. Right now I have no place to take my red footed tortoise as we are on lockdown due to the virus. So I’m having a hard time finding a vet. I received this tortoise from a neighbor, he’s 16 yrsold he was eating red leafed lettuce with zucchini and squash and red bell peppers. As of today we’ve had him 7 days, 5 days ago I introduced green grapes about 5 into his base meal he gets and on the 7 days of having him his vomiting and he urinated a mucus like substance. I was told by a reptile store that grapes are acidic and he should only get them so often. They suggested not feeding him for 3-5 days so he can get it out of his system. He also been basking more today since throwing up today. He’s vomited at least 3x this evening but after that nothing just basking in the light when normally he’s in his shelter sleeping. I hope you can help me
Hello! I think that you should give your tortoise of a bit of a long soak. If that doesn't help, try giving some more calcium powder on his food (if you have any) so that it can substitute for all that food and protein that he's thrown up. Try calling the emergency vet office if you can get in contact with any of them. About the mucus substance, did he do that while soaking? If he did, that means that he is hydrated. If not, then that is probably not a good sign. I think that you should just let him rest, and be sure to keep an eye on him. Also, confirm that he is eating. The soak that I talked about is very important. Soak him/her for 5-10 minutes longer than you usually do, and do it 2-3 days a week. It might help him. If you don't have calcium powder to sprinkle on top of his food, just give a plain diet of. dandelion leaves, collard/mustard greens, and hibiscus flower petals. If you want, do not feed him as much as you usually do. I hope your tortoise feels much better! Bye!
I have a turtle with liver illness.. She doesnt eat much.. Her back legs are swelling.. The Dr injected her with cortisone and told me if she is not better within 3 days then their is nothing to do... Can u help mr plz???
hello kenan im from india i brought a box turtle female she eats fine when i give her food but she sleeps alot she has sleepy eyes and before she had discharge from her nose but now fine so can you help me how to take care
Hay dude, just got a Home's tortoise and would please love some information on my strange tortoise behavior, when I got her, she hides all the time from sun rise to sunset, I think I actually saw her eat a little about a week later, the crazy thing about it is that when I put her in a temporary enclosure out in the backyard she get very mobile and is exploring everywhere. How can I get her used to being indoors? I can't keep her out doors it's too cold here in South Carolina...in the 30s and 40sF. WHAT CAN I DO???????...
I have a tortoise and when she walks it looks like she's crippled or like her shell is too heavy to carry around. She'll push up on her front leg and then fall forward and then push up again and fall forward that's how she goes across the yard. Any ideas of what could be issue?
if only i looked at this yesterday i was at a friends they have a tortoise 2 years old now runny nose and not eating it sat under his lamp head and arms out soaking up as much heat as possible i suggested he may have a cold or the flu today he passed away could it have been prevented ?
I had a Blanding’s turtle I found hit buy a car for about a year. It seemed to be doing well so I released it you're right it is a pain in the butt. I wish I had a way to find out what happened to it.
I hav a small star tortoise suffering from dehydration after giving medicines prescribed by vet he was eating normally but again he has stopped eating and seems to be in same condition again as i am a personal owner i keep him indoor plz can you temme solution to my problem
My turtle was sick because he was having his eyes closed and I would never really moving around until I took him to my vet and he gave me a medication and now my but my a turtle is a better way than having lots of fun with them he's about to years old
I have a baby red food that I got a week ago. I noticed she is inactive and isn't eating anything no matter what I give her. I'm soaking her almost daily for like 15 minutes, she "went to the bathroom" twice, but again ate nothing. What can I do?
Hello mr. kenan. I have a 30lb sulcata tortoise that was sadly attacked by some dogs that got into my yard and my poor "little foot" wont eat or drink. I have been giving him his antibiotic injections for the last 7 days and still nothing man! 😢😭 what can I do?? Please
Hi Kenan, Please help. I have a russian male tortoise that i bought from Petsmart. I have spent a lot of time researching and loving tortoises. I live in Ohio so i chose a small tortoise. He is in a 50 gallon tote while his tortoise table is being built. But he won't eat. I have tried tortoise grassland food, spring mix greens, carrots, butternut squash, tomatoes. He just digs himself into his substrate. He has basking light and UVB light and water dish for him to soak in, I have given him 3 baths (just soaked him), Can you give me any advise.
without a detailed description of your situation I can't help you but a few general points are: 1. Temperature: An inactive Agrionemys horsfieldii like that is most likely kept too cold. A quick search for Ohio's climate confirms my initial worry but you need to do your own research and make sure that you are keeping the animal at a temperature regiment throughout the year that is the same as the one in it's natural habitat. The key to good reptile husbandry is simulating it's natural habitat as closely as possible. 2. Commercial UVB fluorescent lamps are GARBAGE and a WASTE OF MONEY. They have little UVB output to begin with and loose the little they have quickly. The only viable UVB source, used by real professionals, is the Osram Ultra-Vitalux: www.osram.com/osram_com/products/lamps/specialty-lamps/ultraviolet-lamps/ultra-vitalux/index.jsp 3. Light. Basking reptiles get a form of "depression" if kept indoors under bad general lighting. The sun outside has 100 000lx (unit for measuring luminous fux per unit area = "brightness") and more while most pet store bought light solutions can't even provide 500lx at a basking spot. Other than the natural sun, metal halide lamps are the only way to go when providing general lighting for basking reptiles. A 70W metal halide lamp can provide a basking spot bright and warm enough for a small fist sized animal. 4. Basking spot. The animal will regulate it's temperature by basking under the sun or indoors under a lamp. Ideally that would be a metal halide lamp which would also provide the right illuminance at the same time but even a simple spot lamp will do for basic thermoregulation if that is all you have atm. The temperature at the basking spot should be around 50°C, it gets very warm/hot in direct sunlight! 5. Provide a shallow terracotta dish with clean, fresh, warm water daily. Keep a small section (maybe 1/4th) of the substrate, ideally sandy earth, wet to the touch and the rest less moist but not bone dry. Spray everything lightly in the mornings with a spray bottle. 6. Food. Feed only grass and weeds. Tomatoes give them kidney stones, carrots and anything with sugar messes with their internal gut microflora symbiotes who are what is actually feeding the animal. Vitamin A is plentiful in stuff like dandelion and thistle, no need for carrots. Wild, leafy greens and flowers from a patch of clean grassland is where you get your tortoise food, not the supermarket. 7. Calcium. A Cuttlefish bone for birds is the best calcium source.
Awesome Video Kamp! Would like to ask you a qn! Whats the average size the leopard tortoise ( Pardalis Babcocki) can reach in captivity? I currently own 2! Im pretty sure that they aren't their south african counterparts Pardalis Pardalis. Thanks in advance :)
I had a baby box turtle. I know they aren't the same, but the vet gave her a shot under her arm (pulling her arm out). Was this a good spot for a shot? I thought the lungs and organs were in that area. She didn't live 5 minutes after this. I just assumed this vet knew what he was doing. Come to find out he has only worked on one other turtle before mine. I just want to know if the antibiotic shot should have been where you put it in the video. Thanks!
hello i have a small greece tortoise it's about 46g. 8 months ago she've started sneezing and having a runny nose, sometimes she has some sounds going out of her mouth i've given her two courses of antibiotics prescribed by vet but nothing happened her situation is getting worse she always breathing from mouth 😢 i don't know what to do she's to small i'm afraid to give her an injection
Guys I need help.my tortise from Arizona has pyramiding. But idk what to feed her to fix this.All I've been feeding is lettuce and kale and a little bit of cactus fruit. Help me please w hat do I feed her to help this problem
I have a baby golden Greek around 46 grams. I keep it outside in a grass pen. It has water and food and the lowest the temperature gets its 50's at night. I don't think it was the cold that killed it though. It has rained pretty hard lately but the pen doesn't flood because it's slanted on a hill. There are no external wounds but it's head is drawn all the way in and the eyes are sunken. Just found it tonight like this please help!
hi Kenan i just came across your videos. A tortoise or turtle walked into my yard. it's she'll looks really dry and cracked. or hasn't been eating since December. I am wondering if there's any way I can send you pictures of it and you can hopefully help me figure out what kind of turtle out turtoise it is. Thank you
Hey kamp I just got a new pair of Indian star tortoise they are the babies but their eyes are closed and not eating very well....I am providing them with perfect temperature also the light but I still think they are sick please help me with this one !!!!?
my tortoise is not moving from one place from morning.... and is opening his mouth again and again....... plzzzzzzzz.. help me out...... plzzz reply....
probably dont respond to people but im having issues giving shots to a sick tortoise, suppose to give .02 of a medicine but it wont leave the syringe. why is this happening.
Hi Kenan, I have four baby star tortoises that arrived in a shipment from a captive breeding facility in Malaysia. When they got here, two babies showed signs of respiratory infection. I am now confused if baytrils are safe for them (oral medication), and what should i try to do if its not safe for them? P.S. my country does not provide anything exept for baytrils to cure RI.
Dhruv S. then you probably shouldn't have animals if you cannot afford to care for them properly. I'm sorry to be blunt but it's something that all pet owners should do, is have additional money in case of an emergency or just for additional medical expenses. Should get in the habit of bringing all pets to the vet to get check ups annually. By not properly caring for a pet once you notice something is wrong you can potentially be letting the situation worsen causing that animal to suffer. Letting animals you know are sick suffer and not getting them proper medical treatment can be considered neglect in some places and animal abuse is starting to be more enforced and a person could potentially be charged for that now.
Then don't have pets period, any pet, at all. It's our responsibility as owners to take care of our animals regardless of the cost, if your parents are that ignorant and irresponsible then it's best for you to wait until you grow up and can pay for your own pets care. When one of my rats got a tumor, me and my mom had to drive 2 hours away to an exotic vet to get it operated on, counting the operation and meds it all cost about $500. $500 for a $6 pet. But that's an owners responsibility, animals aren't things, and if your parents don't understand that then don't have pets.
My tortoise isn't moving, barely eats, and has eyes been shut for weeks. What can I do to make him active again? I don't think I can take a trip to the vet
It is common for a young tortoise. And it is noting to get scared of , feed it vitamin d3 and keep it warm and gradually its shell will become harder.......it is same as new born baby's head as time passes by it hardend.....so dont worry and look after it
Kenan please answer this. So last week i brought a pair of mountain tortoise the male is eating well but the female refuse to eat, there's no sign of sickness shes in a good shape, but barely want to investigate things
im having nd indian star tortoise......i dnt knw dat is he is having an respiraatory illnees.....but his nore iss many time wet soo wat to do plzz help me with it.....
Majority vets dont know crap about tortoises. I'm glad someone with knowledge informs those who want to learn. This man is amazing. I lost a tortoise a few years back. She got sick. I live in dallas/fort worth area....and very very few knew reptiles. Not to mention...it was a week before I could get my tort in with the one vet I found. So yeah...back off the K man!
Should do an update of the shell injury
Great advice *****. Taking care of animals is important, and spotting sickness early is vital. It's good to know you are treating these tortuosus as instructed by medical professionals; and to bring them to a vet when spotting any major health issues.
Sadly, it's hard to find a vet that specializes in exotics or reptiles. I live in Utah and I only know of two vets ( not counting the vet at the zoo ) that know how how to treat a reptile in my state.
DR. KENDRICKS IN MANSFIELD TX....WORKS W MOST RESCUES. WAS W ZOO BEFORE...
@@franklyexciting5530 how does this help someone who lives in Utah?
Kenan knows his tortoise science! Wow, awesome
God bless you,dear sir.
Thank you🤠
My mother's 3 toed box turtle was run over by a truck and had a huge Crack in her shell. We bought her from a reptile store and by that time it was healed pretty well. I just saw her after 12 years and the cracked part was almost unnoticeable. It's true, turtles are extremely durable creatures and can withstand many things.
here r some tips for not eating tortoises/turtles:
u should soak it in water for 15-20 minutes then put it in sunshine in the morning for about 40-60 minutes THEN give them lettuce ( their fav food or ur tortoises fav food ) and also give them about half way the water bowl :) I hope this helps!!
Even considering the TRAUMA(ech),it's MORE than obvious that you,SIR, are the "REAL-DEAL" when it comes to tortoise care.,.....What a wonderful and amazing rehabilitation.,.....Wishing you & your Family all the respect and appreciation.ThanX again.,.....Bill Fox,in Cape Canaveral (& et al) Florida.
I'm curious as to how that injury to the tortoise's shell occurred. How did that happen?
Idk
@@o_o4207 so why did u reply
Bruh y'all make no sense
More than likely from either mating or just happened there very clumsy and like he’s said in a vid before if you think it’s going to happen it’s going to happen with a sulcata
Had a Kemps Ridley sea turtle in care shell rot treat rinse with Nolvesan, and 2 shots a day in flippers. Doing great.
I'm studying reptile care at the moment and I have to answer a question about how to prevent a sick tortoise withdrawing its head into its shell so you can examine it. How would you go about doing this?
Thanks so much this helped ease a big weight off my chest I've recently acquired a a mojave desert tortoise ~hatched in captivity~ BLM an tortoise groups told me when a tortoise contracts URTD they are more likely to die an there is absolutely no medications they all reject them this made me extremely sad an always paranoid about something happening an how powerless i would feel an horrible for bot doing anything if the time came this was a great inspiration i think all us tortoise rangers should come up with a way if possible to keep the tortoise from coming in contact with microbes all together
While dealing with a respiratory infection, how do you manage dehydration? Is there a way to do it without decreasing the body temperature?
She is amazing! And what talent. I would buy her painting. Good luck sweetie!
it made so sad when the tortoise had to get the shots but its for the better
Thank you for the video. Did you have to give the leopard more then the two shots?
We are taking our Desert into the Vet tomorrow and just wondering what to expect.
I’ve got a sulcata that has a somewhat runny nose that blows bubbles. Any help?
Go to the vet. Go directly to the vet. Do not pass go. Do not collect 200 dollars.
I love all tortoises 😍🐢
Also new subscriber (no regrets)
I made this a favorite in case I ever find myself with a an injured tortoise
My red footed tortoise stay on one spot all trh time. First you ate very much. But now she doesn't wants to eat. She get now very scearded if i put some food in front of her and she get inmedantly in her shell? Do you have tips? Also there are some fruitfly's in her exhibit but they come back al the time
Wow, i am soooo thankful for the information from you. Thank you very much to share it with me/with us. Best Wishes from Austria Anita
Slower injections are less painful, lessens the burn shock.
piewolfe cant slow , they can move while injection. !
I just Love, watching him attend his awesome Sakata, Turtles thank you for sharing and your time🐢😁👍💕
Thanks Emma!!
@@KampKenan your very welcome❤😍😘🐢💕❤
@@KampKenan how to treat tortoise inappetent for 3 days ?
1:50 she pooped haha 😂
No
Hay Kenan is okay the my sulcata tortoise poop is green and white ? Or should I be worried?
What was that cream you put on the wound?
Is the heat bulb always open? Especially at night? Thank you
I have a brand new rescue I’ve noticed he has watery eyes. (Had him 3 days now) are watery eyes a sign of issue? He seems to be eating well. Moving pooping etc.
Is there an importance for administering the medication in the bicep area? I prefer to do it in the forearm because it's just easier and quicker and visually efficient for me. Vet told me it's ok to do it in any part of the arm but he also preferred the bicep area.
I really enjoy administering injections with my tort! So cute watching the little head Bob in and out!
COULD DO SAME FOR IGUANAS....LARGE PARROT CAGES WORK GREAT INDOORS AND GIVE THEM ABILITY TO CLIMB . OURS COULD GET THE PARROT CAGE DOORS OPEN....AND GET OUT....AND CLIMB 100 FOOT COTTONWOOD TREES....WHAT WE DISCOVERED IS CHEAP OB NOXIOUS PERFUME SPRAYED AROUND TREES WILL MAKE THEM SNEEZE AND THAT'S HOW WE COULD LOCATE OURS.....
hello Mr. kamp You seem to be having a good knowledge about how to treat a tortoise if it's sick. well I too have two of them they are living with me in my house since past 10 years but there is a problem now, my reptiles have experienced a rat bite, they are severely bitten and eaten by ear, the front limbs are eaten and the wounds are still fresh and bleeding, it's a heart breaking situation I am into, would you please help me out about what has to be done
Hi, I’m hoping you can help with this question I have. Right now I have no place to take my red footed tortoise as we are on lockdown due to the virus. So I’m having a hard time finding a vet. I received this tortoise from a neighbor, he’s 16 yrsold he was eating red leafed lettuce with zucchini and squash and red bell peppers. As of today we’ve had him 7 days, 5 days ago I introduced green grapes about 5 into his base meal he gets and on the 7 days of having him his vomiting and he urinated a mucus like substance. I was told by a reptile store that grapes are acidic and he should only get them so often. They suggested not feeding him for 3-5 days so he can get it out of his system. He also been basking more today since throwing up today. He’s vomited at least 3x this evening but after that nothing just basking in the light when normally he’s in his shelter sleeping. I hope you can help me
Hello! I think that you should give your tortoise of a bit of a long soak. If that doesn't help, try giving some more calcium powder on his food (if you have any) so that it can substitute for all that food and protein that he's thrown up. Try calling the emergency vet office if you can get in contact with any of them. About the mucus substance, did he do that while soaking? If he did, that means that he is hydrated. If not, then that is probably not a good sign. I think that you should just let him rest, and be sure to keep an eye on him. Also, confirm that he is eating. The soak that I talked about is very important. Soak him/her for 5-10 minutes longer than you usually do, and do it 2-3 days a week. It might help him. If you don't have calcium powder to sprinkle on top of his food, just give a plain diet of. dandelion leaves, collard/mustard greens, and hibiscus flower petals. If you want, do not feed him as much as you usually do. I hope your tortoise feels much better! Bye!
how can we wash or clean a turtle/tortoise or do they clean them selves
+Mira55X - Mira the Hedgehog ok thanks
So glad I watched this video very informative as I have 2 red foots and glad I know what to watch out for thank you 🙏
I have a turtle with liver illness.. She doesnt eat much.. Her back legs are swelling.. The Dr injected her with cortisone and told me if she is not better within 3 days then their is nothing to do... Can u help mr plz???
My red ear turtle is sick. Most of the time keep sleeping. But have eaten a bit of leave.
It must be a temperature problem or water problem nd it would seem like teary eyes just get him in natural sun dont have a cold wet temperature
How to cure turtle when is sick without eating anything. About the water need to keep in how many degree temperature.
Kamp kenan is there any tortoises for sale if so tell me how much they cost and where to get them
Very helpful information for tort owners. 🐢 if in doubt, get to the vet.
hello kenan im from india i brought a box turtle female she eats fine when i give her food but she sleeps alot she has sleepy eyes and before she had discharge from her nose but now fine so can you help me how to take care
My baby sulcata tortoise lost a back leg, my cat almost eat it 😢 but a use a good treatment
Hay dude, just got a Home's tortoise and would please love some information on my strange tortoise behavior, when I got her, she hides all the time from sun rise to sunset, I think I actually saw her eat a little about a week later, the crazy thing about it is that when I put her in a temporary enclosure out in the backyard she get very mobile and is exploring everywhere. How can I get her used to being indoors? I can't keep her out doors it's too cold here in South Carolina...in the 30s and 40sF. WHAT CAN I DO???????...
I have a tortoise and when she walks it looks like she's crippled or like her shell is too heavy to carry around. She'll push up on her front leg and then fall forward and then push up again and fall forward that's how she goes across the yard. Any ideas of what could be issue?
what grass was that sulcata eating
Great information! Thank you.
if only i looked at this yesterday i was at a friends they have a tortoise 2 years old now runny nose and not eating it sat under his lamp head and arms out soaking up as much heat as possible i suggested he may have a cold or the flu today he passed away could it have been prevented ?
I had a Blanding’s turtle I found hit buy a car for about a year. It seemed to be doing well so I released it you're right it is a pain in the butt. I wish I had a way to find out what happened to it.
I hav a small star tortoise suffering from dehydration after giving medicines prescribed by vet he was eating normally but again he has stopped eating and seems to be in same condition again as i am a personal owner i keep him indoor plz can you temme solution to my problem
Mansi Acharya I do have star tortoise 6 7 months old which vet u visited where u from in India
which injection u have given to this tortoise ??
My turtle was sick because he was having his eyes closed and I would never really moving around until I took him to my vet and he gave me a medication and now my but my a turtle is a better way than having lots of fun with them he's about to years old
Katelyn Paoff what was wrong with it my turtle is doing the same thing now
I have a baby red food that I got a week ago. I noticed she is inactive and isn't eating anything no matter what I give her. I'm soaking her almost daily for like 15 minutes, she "went to the bathroom" twice, but again ate nothing. What can I do?
I can see in the background that one of those tortoises have blood on the newspaper. What's that caused by?
Hello mr. kenan. I have a 30lb sulcata tortoise that was sadly attacked by some dogs that got into my yard and my poor "little foot" wont eat or drink. I have been giving him his antibiotic injections for the last 7 days and still nothing man! 😢😭 what can I do?? Please
poor little guys hopefully they get better
Hi Kenan, Please help. I have a russian male tortoise that i bought from Petsmart. I have spent a lot of time researching and loving tortoises. I live in Ohio so i chose a small tortoise. He is in a 50 gallon tote while his tortoise table is being built. But he won't eat. I have tried tortoise grassland food, spring mix greens, carrots, butternut squash, tomatoes. He just digs himself into his substrate. He has basking light and UVB light and water dish for him to soak in, I have given him 3 baths (just soaked him), Can you give me any advise.
without a detailed description of your situation I can't help you but a few general points are:
1. Temperature: An inactive Agrionemys horsfieldii like that is most likely kept too cold. A quick search for Ohio's climate confirms my initial worry but you need to do your own research and make sure that you are keeping the animal at a temperature regiment throughout the year that is the same as the one in it's natural habitat. The key to good reptile husbandry is simulating it's natural habitat as closely as possible.
2. Commercial UVB fluorescent lamps are GARBAGE and a WASTE OF MONEY. They have little UVB output to begin with and loose the little they have quickly. The only viable UVB source, used by real professionals, is the Osram Ultra-Vitalux: www.osram.com/osram_com/products/lamps/specialty-lamps/ultraviolet-lamps/ultra-vitalux/index.jsp
3. Light. Basking reptiles get a form of "depression" if kept indoors under bad general lighting. The sun outside has 100 000lx (unit for measuring luminous fux per unit area = "brightness") and more while most pet store bought light solutions can't even provide 500lx at a basking spot. Other than the natural sun, metal halide lamps are the only way to go when providing general lighting for basking reptiles. A 70W metal halide lamp can provide a basking spot bright and warm enough for a small fist sized animal.
4. Basking spot. The animal will regulate it's temperature by basking under the sun or indoors under a lamp. Ideally that would be a metal halide lamp which would also provide the right illuminance at the same time but even a simple spot lamp will do for basic thermoregulation if that is all you have atm. The temperature at the basking spot should be around 50°C, it gets very warm/hot in direct sunlight!
5. Provide a shallow terracotta dish with clean, fresh, warm water daily. Keep a small section (maybe 1/4th) of the substrate, ideally sandy earth, wet to the touch and the rest less moist but not bone dry. Spray everything lightly in the mornings with a spray bottle.
6. Food. Feed only grass and weeds. Tomatoes give them kidney stones, carrots and anything with sugar messes with their internal gut microflora symbiotes who are what is actually feeding the animal. Vitamin A is plentiful in stuff like dandelion and thistle, no need for carrots. Wild, leafy greens and flowers from a patch of clean grassland is where you get your tortoise food, not the supermarket.
7. Calcium. A Cuttlefish bone for birds is the best calcium source.
I’m curious, is that normal for the leopard tortoise shell?
hey kenan my tortoise has an eye problem, what should i do? pls answer asap
Awesome Video Kamp! Would like to ask you a qn! Whats the average size the leopard tortoise ( Pardalis Babcocki) can reach in captivity? I currently own 2! Im pretty sure that they aren't their south african counterparts Pardalis Pardalis.
Thanks in advance :)
I had a baby box turtle. I know they aren't the same, but the vet gave her a shot under her arm (pulling her arm out). Was this a good spot for a shot? I thought the lungs and organs were in that area. She didn't live 5 minutes after this. I just assumed this vet knew what he was doing. Come to find out he has only worked on one other turtle before mine. I just want to know if the antibiotic shot should have been where you put it in the video. Thanks!
Heather Burns
Sounds like your vet injected into a vital organ. =(
hello
i have a small greece tortoise it's about 46g.
8 months ago she've started sneezing and having a runny nose, sometimes she has some sounds going out of her mouth
i've given her two courses of antibiotics prescribed by vet but nothing happened her situation is getting worse she always breathing from mouth 😢 i don't know what to do she's to small i'm afraid to give her an injection
Guys I need help.my tortise from Arizona has pyramiding. But idk what to feed her to fix this.All I've been feeding is lettuce and kale and a little bit of cactus fruit. Help me please w
hat do I feed her to help this problem
What do you think causes a tortoise to throw up
I have a baby golden Greek around 46 grams. I keep it outside in a grass pen. It has water and food and the lowest the temperature gets its 50's at night. I don't think it was the cold that killed it though. It has rained pretty hard lately but the pen doesn't flood because it's slanted on a hill. There are no external wounds but it's head is drawn all the way in and the eyes are sunken. Just found it tonight like this please help!
u said that it got killedso there isnt anything to do
hi Kenan i just came across your videos. A tortoise or turtle walked into my yard. it's she'll looks really dry and cracked. or hasn't been eating since December. I am wondering if there's any way I can send you pictures of it and you can hopefully help me figure out what kind of turtle out turtoise it is. Thank you
Maria Tirado I think you should take it to a vet just to get helped and the vet can tell you information about the tortoise
Thank you for great info!!
Hey kamp I just got a new pair of Indian star tortoise they are the babies but their eyes are closed and not eating very well....I am providing them with perfect temperature also the light but I still think they are sick please help me with this one !!!!?
I cried when ever he was giving the shots.
Is it ok for the torto to exposed to the light? I mean the light produced from the bulb. Don't they only need the heat from the bulb? Thx
It's a uvb light. Do your research.
Kenan can you do a care video about the galops, they are so cool
my tortoise is not moving from one place from morning.... and is opening his mouth again and again....... plzzzzzzzz.. help me out...... plzzz reply....
My first tortoise recently died of an upper respiratory system illness.
Can i know the name of the medicine? I know its antibiotics but still any recommendation?
Great info ! For sick Tortoises . 🐢🐢🐢🐙
i have an Indian star which has respitory disease . He is lethargic and has loss of appetite. Plz help!
probably dont respond to people but im having issues giving shots to a sick tortoise, suppose to give .02 of a medicine but it wont leave the syringe. why is this happening.
Hi Kenan, I have four baby star tortoises that arrived in a shipment from a captive breeding facility in Malaysia. When they got here, two babies showed signs of respiratory infection. I am now confused if baytrils are safe for them (oral medication), and what should i try to do if its not safe for them? P.S. my country does not provide anything exept for baytrils to cure RI.
would you let a tortoise with shell trauma hibernate?
5 month old baby was born blind. Any chance its eyes may eventually open?
hi i might be buying a hermanns tortoise soon. i was wondering if i should get pet insurance?
How long have you been keeping reptiles for?
Great video!
If any knows the name of the intro music plying in the very beginning of the video please let me know!!!
sir is turtle or tortoise snezzing dangerous?
What if my parents say that veterinary care for a tortoise is useless and it will cost the same price of the tortoise.
Dhruv S. then you probably shouldn't have animals if you cannot afford to care for them properly. I'm sorry to be blunt but it's something that all pet owners should do, is have additional money in case of an emergency or just for additional medical expenses. Should get in the habit of bringing all pets to the vet to get check ups annually. By not properly caring for a pet once you notice something is wrong you can potentially be letting the situation worsen causing that animal to suffer. Letting animals you know are sick suffer and not getting them proper medical treatment can be considered neglect in some places and animal abuse is starting to be more enforced and a person could potentially be charged for that now.
Dhruv S. it's not useless
Then don't have pets period, any pet, at all. It's our responsibility as owners to take care of our animals regardless of the cost, if your parents are that ignorant and irresponsible then it's best for you to wait until you grow up and can pay for your own pets care. When one of my rats got a tumor, me and my mom had to drive 2 hours away to an exotic vet to get it operated on, counting the operation and meds it all cost about $500. $500 for a $6 pet. But that's an owners responsibility, animals aren't things, and if your parents don't understand that then don't have pets.
Can't relate because my father and sister are vets
hi kamp kenan I have red eared slider baby turtle not opening eye's please help me what to do
Go on turtle forums
my star tortoise eyes look red n some water comes from nose what I do please help me
Hey Kenan, how's the tortoise doing after the ceptazidime?
It made me so sad the way he kind of flinched when you gave him the injection, poor tortoise :(
how did that happen?
Plz answer me back my tortoise it's been two days he's not moving his back legs what should I do ??? Plz help me
Kamp Kenan I will thank you
my tortoise shell is not circle type his shell is as same as your seak tortoise is this a normal case ??
plz rply
Research "pyramiding"
Plutoid thanks👍🏻
Hi Tortoise looks sick and doesnt move around doesnt eat nothing for 2 days now....what should i do?
+Isidoro Da Silva take it the vet. Your tortoise will love you!
My tortoise isn't moving, barely eats, and has eyes been shut for weeks. What can I do to make him active again? I don't think I can take a trip to the vet
edric maglalang hydrate it and go to vet
is it good to put dead leaves in your tortoises home
thank you this is so informative for my tortoise 👍😒
MY 3 month old Hermanns Tort has a soft belly and im scared it has metabolic bone disease.
Fan Yuan TAKE IT TO THE VET
It is common for a young tortoise. And it is noting to get scared of , feed it vitamin d3 and keep it warm and gradually its shell will become harder.......it is same as new born baby's head as time passes by it hardend.....so dont worry and look after it
HI . WONDERING IF YOU USE ANY FERTILIZER ON YOUR GRASS....
Never
GOOD TO KNOW!!I HAVE TO TELL YOU I LOVE THE ENCLOSURES YOU HAVE MADE....LOOK GREAT'!
ARE YOU GROWING GRASS FROM SEED??...I AM THINKING THEY LIKELY USE FERTILIZER ON THE GRASS PLUGS....
Kenan please answer this. So last week i brought a pair of mountain tortoise the male is eating well but the female refuse to eat, there's no sign of sickness shes in a good shape, but barely want to investigate things
some tortoises take longer times to adjust to new things
im having nd indian star tortoise......i dnt knw dat is he is having an respiraatory illnees.....but his nore iss many time wet soo wat to do plzz help me with it.....
see a reptile specialist vet asap
Take it to the VET!
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