Hi, i have an 18 month old Leopard tortoise that seems to have developed a black face, from his mouth downwards to under his chin, it causes him no trouble at all. He is eating twice per day, under a heat lamp, has access to a water bowl, regular bowel movements etc.
He doesnt go outside except if it is really warm and that is only for approx 1 hour, as i was told to wait until he is 3 years old before permanantly moving him outside.
He has a paper based bedding !
Think i have covered it all !
Any ideas please let me know
Many thanks in anticipation.
Stu

hi all mine are the same i think its the milk in the weeds they eat (sowthistle and dandelion ) as mine graze daily throughout the year but seem to get worse in the summer when these are more readily available.
terry

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mine all get a dirty face in summer. just a build up of goo and such. doesnt help that they will eat there own poo to!

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Thanks for that, i didnt realise they ate there own poo , everything seems clearer now.
Never seem him eat it though, must be the weeds.