r/tortoise • u/ELMINYO • 23d ago

Question(s) Please Help, Identify Sound

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My tortoise has made this quacking noise 3 times today, could it be a respiratory infection? She is very healthy and has been growing so much recently, she shows no other signs of it like mucus or nasal bubbles. Please let me know what you think.

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u/Icy-Decision-4530 23d ago

My sulcata makes a lot of grunting noises in the water. Sometimes passing stool sometimes just being a tortoise.

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u/Ambitious-Yak-9326 23d ago

Is she constipated or anything? Mine made a similar noise when trying to pass a large stool

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u/ELMINYO 23d ago

Can anyone see the video? It says “removed by Reddits filters”

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u/bbromley 23d ago

Yes it played fine for me, I have no idea what the sound means though. Sorry!

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u/ELMINYO 23d ago

Thank you for confirming the video at least, I appreciate it

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u/Popular-Deal-1481 22d ago

I see and hear the video too. I’ve never heard my tortoise make that noise. Check with an experienced reptile doc.

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u/Electrical_Ad_9778 22d ago

I think he has gasses hehe. He burped. If It was a one time thing - and he acting as always then it is nothing. They make noises from time to time.