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Re: My Star tortise refuse to feed. Please help!


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Posted by EJ on January 12, 2001 at 14:05:31:

In Reply to: My Star tortise refuse to feed. Please help! posted by KS on January 12, 2001 at 09:28:44:

Vet time ASAP. Get the temp to a minimum of 80F and keep it well hydrated. Soak daily for a minute or 2 if you see it drinking. You don't want to fill it up on water because it sounds as if it has a respiratory problem. I found I've had the least trouble with these if I keep them warm. Low 75 high 80 F. In the mean time get it to a vet ASAP (preferably a vet familiar with herps.)
Ed

: My star tortise refuse to feed for almost a week. She seems to be in discomfort, opening her mouth and stretching her head every 15 seconds and appear to be swallowing something.

: Please help! She is getting really weak now.




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