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RE: sulcata possible ri

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Posted by: dawgcr at Mon Mar 3 09:26:34 2008   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by dawgcr ]  
   

Tortoises will make a hissing noise when they pull their head inside the shell, they do this to delfate their lungs to have more room for their body--the runny nose is not a good sign. I would make sure to have the enclosure heated--if you have sunny warmer days put him/her outside...but you should surely start looking for a qualified vet.

Soak him/her in luke warm water up to the bottom of the shell to keep hydrated--soak every day for 20-30 mins.

I hope this helps.

   

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  • sulcata possible ri - xxfatalxx42, Sat Mar 1 19:50:47 2008
    • You Are HereRE: sulcata possible ri - dawgcr, Mon Mar 3 09:26:34 2008

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