Re: Some advice Please - DITTO on Terry

Posted by Leslie on August 07, 2000 at 15:11:38:

In Reply to: Re: Some advice Please posted by Terry on August 07, 2000 at 13:36:19:

: Hi Jen,
: if a tortoise feels comfortable as the others mentioned it might sleep flat out like that. Or bask in the sun or under the Basking light in that position.
: However as all the Russians in the stores right now are wild caught, I recommend a vet visit.
: There might be absolutely nothing wrong with your tortoise, but if it hasn't seen a vet, then I recommend you take it ASAP.
: Many of the newly imported Russians are infested with parasites, most commonly tiny pin worms.
: Deworming if needed is easy, so a vet visit including a stool test will ensure that you catch any potential problems in the bud.
: These wild caught tortoises have endured a lot before making it to a good home. The stress, temperature extremes and overcrowding they have had to endure can bring on all sorts of health problems.
: A vet visit will ensure that your tortoise gets the best start in it's new home.
: Best of luck,
: Terry.

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: : Hi Jen, : : if a tortoise feels comfortable as the others mentioned it might sleep flat out like that. Or bask in the sun or under the Basking light in that position. : : However as all the Russians in the stores right now are wild caught, I recommend a vet visit. : : There might be absolutely nothing wrong with your tortoise, but if it hasn't seen a vet, then I recommend you take it ASAP. : : Many of the newly imported Russians are infested with parasites, most commonly tiny pin worms. : : Deworming if needed is easy, so a vet visit including a stool test will ensure that you catch any potential problems in the bud. : : These wild caught tortoises have endured a lot before making it to a good home. The stress, temperature extremes and overcrowding they have had to endure can bring on all sorts of health problems. : : A vet visit will ensure that your tortoise gets the best start in it's new home. : : Best of luck, : : Terry.

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