I've had my healthy Russian Tortoise for 15 years but lately it seems as though his face, or the upper part of his mouth/jaw, is growing. It's getting longer and is getting in the way when he eats. Almost like an overbite. Anyone know what this is? Should I take him to a vet? Thanks!
2006-11-01 05:09:28 · 3 answers · asked by SKF14 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
you could try taking him to a vet if you could send me a picture of what it looks like I might be able to help you more!
2006-11-05 03:51:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tortoises have beaks, and they can get overgrown if they don't have stuff to bite/chew on... You can get calcium/mineral blocks or a cuttle bone to help trim it down... If it's causing issues with his eating and the cuttlebone/blocks don't help, a trip to the vet is in order.
2006-11-01 05:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Double check the diet- make sure it is getting enough roughage nad not too much soft food.
http://www.russiantortoise.org
2006-11-01 16:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋