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| My Tortoise hasn't poo'd for a few weeks Posted: 14/12/2014 by suecahill4796@gmail.com |
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Hi, Looking for advice. My Tortoise hasn't been to the toilet for nearly 3 weeks now, she is normally quite regular. She is 7 years old and we don't hibernate her. Any ideas? Should I take her to the vets? | |
| Re: My Tortoise hasn't poo'd for a few weeks Posted: 15/12/2014 by Tom |
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Hello Sue, What type of tort. is it & what does it's diet consist of ? Can you also explain your lighting & heating ? Can you upload a photo of your tort & it's enclosure please ? Regards, Tom | |
| Re: My Tortoise hasn't poo'd for a few weeks Posted: 16/12/2014 by suecahill4796@gmail.com |
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She is a Herman tort she eats lettuce dandy loins and apple. She also has cucumber grapes. The fruit is just a treat now and again. She also has cabbage and grass. She lives in an open top glass fronted large pen in our kitchen with a heater lamp. She is also able to use the kitchen space for moving about. Sorry i am unable to send pic as I have a very old iPad! Regards Sue Cahill | |
| Re: My Tortoise hasn't poo'd for a few weeks Posted: 16/12/2014 by Tom |
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What is the day temp at tort level Sue ? | |
| Re: My Tortoise hasn't poo'd for a few weeks Posted: 17/12/2014 by suecahill4796@gmail.com |
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Hi It is not that warm should I leave her light on longer but she usually goes into her bed after she has eaten and I then turn off her heat lamp. Should I leave the lamp on longer? Regards Sue Cahill | |
| Re: My Tortoise hasn't poo'd for a few weeks Posted: 17/12/2014 by Tom |
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It is essential to know the temperature Sue, taken at tort level with a thermometer. They need supplementary heat for long enough to digest their food. You need a Megaray UVB bulb & a 'hood' fitting. If you order tomorrow they have a Special Offer. If you click on "The Tortoise / …" box on the left, you can download a Caresheet. It would be wise to hibernate it next Winter. Hopefully it has an outside enclosure of at least 15sqm in Summer. If the problem persists, there is a list of reptile vets in the "Vets &…." box. Regards, Tom ps Avoid fruit. | |