Re: Mites on a desert tortoise...treatment?

Posted by Heather on May 14, 2000 at 18:23:12:

In Reply to: Re: Mites on a desert tortoise...treatment? posted by kelly on May 14, 2000 at 09:37:54:

::They should go to the vet for a skin scrape. Snakes are usually treated with ivermectin injections for mites, but this can be fatal for tortoises. TALK TO YOUR VET!!

I agree with Kelly, a vet trip is needed.
CDTs are extrememly sensitive when it comes to ailments, treatments, medications, etc.

Home treatment based on misdiagnosis can prove fatal.

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