star tortoise

by francis
(mumbai,india)

Can you please help as my star tortoise is not eating from 5 days , it sleeps a lot and cant walk as he doesnt get sunlight. I think he has caught a cold and cant breathe properly. so can yuo please advise what i should do and if I can buy a heater (where should i buy it from) to keep it warm or if there is anything else I could do

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Oct 04, 2010
 Star Tortoise
by: Shelly

A star tortoise does not do well indoor over a long period of time.

If there are people in your area who manage to keep star tortoises indoors in good health, they would be your best resource as to where you can buy what you need.

But my guess is that this tortoise will not be well unless it has access to the outdoors during daylight hours.

Tortoises need both heat and light. They regulate their own temperatures by moving in and out of hot spots according to their body's needs. Sunlight (UVB) is necessary for metabolzing especially calcium, which they need for bone grown. The shell is a bone. Without proper amounts of calcium and the sunlight to metabolize it with, your tortoise is in great danger and will die.
Oct 04, 2010
 STAR TORTOISE
by: FRANCIS

JUST WANTED TO KNOW HOW MUCH UVB LIGHT IS REQUIRED FOR STAR TORTOISE AND WHAT POWER UVB BULB IS NEED WHETHER 300 WALTS IS OK. PLEASE ALSO ADVISE AS TO WHERE CAN i PLACE AN ORDER FOR UVB LIGHT
Sep 30, 2010
 star torotise
by: Anonymous

You need to get your Tortoise to a Vet..go to your nearest pet store and inquire what vetrenarian they use for their reptiles...he needs sun, warmth and sounds like he needs antibiotics
Sep 29, 2010
 STAR TORTOISE
by: Anonymous

ok but he is also not eating and cannot walk what to do about it
Sep 29, 2010
 Star tortoise care
by: Anonymous

you need to give your tortoise UVB light and warmth.

This site will give you some help.

http://www.chelonia.org/articles/Geleganscare.htm


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