Re: Sulcuta Update

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Posted by EJ on February 10, 2001 at 00:38:27:

In Reply to: Sulcuta Update posted by Ryan on February 09, 2001 at 16:39:13:

Ryan,
If your temps are in the 75 - 95 range I hope that is what you consider the low temps. If you are not in this range and are not convinced. Let me just add that I've raised 100s of tortoises from hatchling every person who has received those animals commented on how well developed they were. Also talk to some of the other tortoise breeders who have also dealt with raising hundreds of tortoises such as Richard Fife and ask them the temps they raise their animals. This is a major problem. Just look at the posts in recent weeks. I still haven't seen one where animal was cooked but I see many problems that I bet would have been avoided with a good temperature gradient.
Ed

: 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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: Ryan, : If your temps are in the 75 - 95 range I hope that is what you consider the low temps. If you are not in this range and are not convinced. Let me just add that I've raised 100s of tortoises from hatchling every person who has received those animals commented on how well developed they were. Also talk to some of the other tortoise breeders who have also dealt with raising hundreds of tortoises such as Richard Fife and ask them the temps they raise their animals. This is a major problem. Just look at the posts in recent weeks. I still haven't seen one where animal was cooked but I see many problems that I bet would have been avoided with a good temperature gradient. : Ed : : 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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