Re: Turtles and parasites

Posted by EJ on June 29, 2000 at 02:25:15:

In Reply to: Turtles and parasites posted by Becky on June 28, 2000 at 11:33:39:

Now let me see. 50+ tortoises X $35.00 ea. per year just for a ck up. I don't think so.
Only kidding. But if you have a large collection you can learn to do the basic screenings yourself. Monitor parisite load. One or two here or there (worms or flagelletts) no problem. If you note an increase make an appointment with a vet. You can pick up a monocular microscope for 100.00 or less used. There are some very good books to guide you on top of it. But be prepared. There are a good deal of little buggers that are normally present. (and it is also kind of fun)(if you call examining s... fun)(I actually get a kick out of it)(interesting critters)

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: Now let me see. 50+ tortoises X $35.00 ea. per year just for a ck up. I don't think so. : Only kidding. But if you have a large collection you can learn to do the basic screenings yourself. Monitor parisite load. One or two here or there (worms or flagelletts) no problem. If you note an increase make an appointment with a vet. You can pick up a monocular microscope for 100.00 or less used. There are some very good books to guide you on top of it. But be prepared. There are a good deal of little buggers that are normally present. (and it is also kind of fun)(if you call examining s... fun)(I actually get a kick out of it)(interesting critters)

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