Sulcuta Update

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Posted by Ryan on February 09, 2001 at 16:39:13:

I have posted a few times here, and received much help with my sultcuta. She has her 7% UVb, and another UVa in her basking area. I go with the cooler temps in the big temp debate. I have replaced my Lizard Litter with Kaylee Alfalfa pellets. I just received my package from Turtle Cafe, whom I would like to thank. There were little extras, and a hand written note. I would highly recommend them.
As for my little girl, she id still very lethargic, and rarely ever eats. She drinks and defecates. I placed a large amount of the Turtle Cafe Orchard Hay (one of the extras!)in with her, but I have not witnessed her eat it. It has seemed to slightly improve her behavior though.
The vet looked at her. He says my husbandry is on, and she was active during the exam. He wants to get a fecal and check for parasites. He also gave me Barium, which while he does not know why it works, seems to fix reptile intestinal problems. One of those freak accidents, discovered while preping a turtle for x-rays. The vet consulted one of his peers, a zoo vet.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
Thanks again to everyone here!
Ryan

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Re: Sulcuta Update EJ 02/10/01 (0)
Re: Sulcuta Update Terry 02/09/01 (4)
- Tried that, (endive, squash), temps 85-98f... Ryan 02/10/01 (3)
  - Re: Tried that, (endive, squash), temps 85-98f... EJ 02/10/01 (2)
    - Re: Tried that, (endive, squash), temps 85-98f... Terry 02/10/01 (1)
      - agree, my low sides 70, and he does go there sometimes... Niki 02/10/01 (0)

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: I have posted a few times here, and received much help with my sultcuta. She has her 7% UVb, and another UVa in her basking area. I go with the cooler temps in the big temp debate. I have replaced my Lizard Litter with Kaylee Alfalfa pellets. I just received my package from Turtle Cafe, whom I would like to thank. There were little extras, and a hand written note. I would highly recommend them. : As for my little girl, she id still very lethargic, and rarely ever eats. She drinks and defecates. I placed a large amount of the Turtle Cafe Orchard Hay (one of the extras!)in with her, but I have not witnessed her eat it. It has seemed to slightly improve her behavior though. : The vet looked at her. He says my husbandry is on, and she was active during the exam. He wants to get a fecal and check for parasites. He also gave me Barium, which while he does not know why it works, seems to fix reptile intestinal problems. One of those freak accidents, discovered while preping a turtle for x-rays. The vet consulted one of his peers, a zoo vet. : Keeping my fingers crossed. : Thanks again to everyone here! : Ryan

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