i have been soaking him and he opens his eyes then but after about 10 min back i nthe tank he can't open then again. His shell is a little soft on the botton and on the top. He doesn't move around much at all just stays where ever i put him down. What is wrong with him Ive only had him 2 days.
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worried about baby leopard
bigd2832
Feb 28, 2006 01:59 PM
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bradtort
Feb 28, 2006 02:23 PM
1) if you got him from a breeder - talk to the breeder. They should be helping you out. If a petstore - then ask them if they seem to know anything.
2) Describe how you are keeping the tort. Especially temps and lighting. Hot spot - cool side - how long are the lights on during the day? If you don't know the temps - get a thermometer. Don't guess.
3) Has it eaten? What?
4) Be prepared to see a vet.
bigd2832
Feb 28, 2006 03:59 PM
I only had him 2 days, he hadnt eaten, i broght him back to the reptile store i got him from. I got a 5 inch redfoot instead becuase he looks super healthy. This is my first tort and want ot start with a healthy one. Sorry for all the nervous posts.
bradtort
Feb 28, 2006 05:52 PM
Don't worry about posting. It's better to ask questions.
Be sure to read up again. A redfoot has its own special needs.
Those websites I listed earlier will all have good info on redfoots, too.
bigd2832
Feb 28, 2006 05:58 PM
Thanks a lot i will keep you guys informed with my redfoot.
EJ
Feb 28, 2006 05:57 PM
You have every reason to worry. Unless you get a healthy tortoise to begin with it can be tough to acclimate a new tortoise.
Leopards are not a good first tortoise without excellent primary support. That is a good animal to begin with and good follow up information from the person you got the tortoise from.
Even a hatchling should not have too soft a shell unless it has no new growth. In other words unless it is straight out of the egg the shell should be firm.
>>i have been soaking him and he opens his eyes then but after about 10 min back i nthe tank he can't open then again. His shell is a little soft on the botton and on the top. He doesn't move around much at all just stays where ever i put him down. What is wrong with him Ive only had him 2 days.
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