sulcata tortoise symptoms

by Mallory
(Texas)

my name is mallory knight, i have a sulcata tortoise, and he is about 7 months old. I recently changed his diet, i tried feeding him mustard greens, and collard greens and he has been acting really strange. He hasnt moved around as much, closes his eyes alot, has spots on his skin that are flakey, and barely eats now. i was curious to what i can do for him, or how i can make him better. i soaked im in warm water and he had a really runny discharge, what should i do? thanks, mallory

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Aug 18, 2012
Calcium Absorption
by: Anonymous

Mustard greens prevent calcium absorbtion. They should only be fed to your tortoise sparingly. The diet should mainly consist of fresh and dried grasses.

Oct 23, 2011
red eye problem
by: Anonymous

My tortoise has a red eye on his left, how do I treat that? how much will it cost me?

Feb 04, 2011
sulcata
by: Anonymous

Something in the food has upset and made him sick, pls take him to a vet asap, there may of been some pesticides or other chemicals on the greens that you did not know about...

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