Saliva keeps coming out of my tortoise's mouth! He sorta "blows the saliva bubbles" out of his mouth and nose. What's happening?
2007-04-27 05:52:38 · 8 answers · asked by vv 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Knowing the species woulod help, but it has a Respiratory Infection (RI), basically a turtle cold or flu.
In tortoises, this can be serious, and difficult for even an experienced keeper to treat well. The basic treatment is to boost temps a little, fix problems with humidity (some need very high, some need very low), offer some UVB lighting, and ensure a great diet with good supplementation- again, this depends on the species.
Try http://www.tortoisetrust.org for care and treatment ideas.
2007-04-27 06:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him distilled or bottled water to drink and float in. Sometimes reptiles are sensitive to the chlorine that's put in water during the purification process.
You could also try feeding him parsley. I know parsley stops iguanas from slobbering so why not a turtle?
The member comment below that he's doing it because he loves you is kinda true too...most animals that drool are in comfort and very content with their surroundings. You're a good turtle parent!!
2007-04-27 06:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by Chick-A- Deedle 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, the poor thing has a cold.
Are you keeping him warm enough?
I'm sure some sunlight would be a great thing too if it's warm enough.
2007-04-27 06:02:40 · answer #3 · answered by karr1213 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get it to the vet! is it really that burdensome or expensive to get your pet to the vet???
2007-04-27 05:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means he likes you.
2007-04-27 05:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by 55Spud 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He has a cold
2007-04-27 05:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's gonna blow!! RUN!!
2007-04-27 05:55:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hes drooling, duh. you must be a hottie or something.
2007-04-27 05:56:41 · answer #8 · answered by Dance All Day Dance All Night 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋