Hello all,
Just wondering is anybody has had a boxie with constipation? odd question I know but I have two of the five that will not eat or only eat very little. Just wondering if that may be the problem?? I have started to soak them for about 30 minutes daily to make sure they are hydrated so... ??
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Constipation???
bosco68
Jun 17, 2007 05:27 PM
Replies (4)
jcturtle
Jun 17, 2007 08:19 PM
Do you know if the 2 are males or females because females sometimes do not eat if they are about to lay eggs. How do the eyes look on them?
Jerry
bosco68
Jun 17, 2007 09:43 PM
Hello Jerry,
I have read about the breeding/mating thing but wasn't sure if that was the case. The two in question are: one male Three Toe 6-7yrs.and one female Ornate.unk.yrs(approx 8 via the vet). I also have two other Three Toed's(male and female) and another Ornate. All of them are eating well.
Jeff
StephF
Jun 18, 2007 09:56 AM
The turtle might not be eating for a variety of different reasons, constipation being one of them. Making sure that your turtles have ready access to clean water for soaking and drinking is very important anyway.
blindturtle
Jul 09, 2007 09:34 AM
I was going to do a post on this problem but I just read yours. I have an 8-year old 3-toed female who hasnt pooped in 7 days. She hasnt eaten much in 4 days. This happens now and then. When she does finally poop, it is normal. I guess the best I can do for her is to make sure she has clean water for soaks? I am going to try warm water in the soak dish to see if that helps loosen things up.
