Re: Tortoise hibernation and de-worming

Posted by Heather on October 24, 2000 at 17:08:46:

In Reply to: Tortoise hibernation and de-worming posted by Karl Reed on October 24, 2000 at 14:35:04:

If you think your tortoise has worms, don't hibernate it. Only an absolutely healthy tortoise should be hibernated.
As far as dewormers, take it to the vet. Some dewormers made for other animals are toxic to tortoises. Anything containing Ivermectin (sp) can kill your tortoise.
If you've never hibernated a tortoise before, don't do it this year. Read about it and learn first.
Here are some good articles to read to get you started
http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/hints.html
http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/hints.html
http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/horsfield.html

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