Baby breathing Heavy

[lizzywoodwardBD]

I have my leatherback that is eatting but not eatting a lot and sometimes he will stop what he is doing and just start to breath heavily with a little bit of clicking sounds. i am thinking it is a respiratory thing but he is so small, only around 50-60 grams, i don't know if it would be good to put him on meds. What does everyone else think? And yes my temps are good and i am using a good thermometer to check.

Thanks, Beth

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

If he is breathing funny and you are hearing clicking sounds, it could very well be a respiratory infection. This is something you do not want to take any chances with. You should think about taking him to a vet.
What exactly are his temps in basking and coolside?
Do you have any water in his enclosure?
Do you mist him in his enclosure?

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

Hi Beth! Just checking in to see how your breardie is doing. How is his breathing?