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Re: Russian Tortoise problems

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Posted by Terry. on May 29, 2000 at 18:50:29:

In Reply to: Re: Russian Tortoise problems posted by Marissa on May 29, 2000 at 18:25:27:

I agree with Marissa, vet check and husbandry check.

If you haven't taken the tortoise to a vet since you got it then now would be the ideal time to do so.
The vet can do a general check-up, examine the eyes and do a stool float all at the same time.

I got a Russian on Saturday, just got back from the vet.
My Russian is infested with pin worms, he's been treated to be repeated in 2 weeks, and will go back to the vet in 3 weeks.

Can you describe your set-up as Marissa asked?

Russians can't stand damp conditions, so make sure the enclosure is kept dry.
If you were having better luck with the previous substrate I would start using it again.

But as Marissa suggested, a vet visit would be the beast idea.
Hope this helps,
Terry.


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