Re: new russian owner question....

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Posted by brian m on May 28, 2001 at 06:23:57:

In Reply to: new russian owner question.... posted by vince on May 28, 2001 at 00:17:29:

: hi everyone, i have been keeping snakes and lizards for over
: 15 years. the other day my wife brought home a russian tortise for our young son, and i know next to nothing about them.how are they for pets ? we live in phx az how do they fare outside ?
: i am pretty sure it is am import, and i am really sure it has pin worms what would be the best treatment ? i have treated imported tree boas several times befor, but i do not want to do anything wrong to the little guy. can anyone send us any links or info that would help ? i am sure you've all heard these befor
: so thanks for any help

: vince

hi vince
the first thing you should do i take your russian to the vet and have a fecal exam to check what parasites it might have, and also get dewormed.
i bought mine two years ago in the poor thing was infested with worms and a few other things including solmonila. so i would make sure you and your family wash your hands after handling your tort or anything it comes in contact with and you should be okay. look dwn this forumand you can find a few posts that have links on them. i don't remember them offhand. good luck with your little guy brian m

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: : : hi everyone, i have been keeping snakes and lizards for over : : 15 years. the other day my wife brought home a russian tortise for our young son, and i know next to nothing about them.how are they for pets ? we live in phx az how do they fare outside ? : : i am pretty sure it is am import, and i am really sure it has pin worms what would be the best treatment ? i have treated imported tree boas several times befor, but i do not want to do anything wrong to the little guy. can anyone send us any links or info that would help ? i am sure you've all heard these befor : : so thanks for any help : : vince : hi vince : the first thing you should do i take your russian to the vet and have a fecal exam to check what parasites it might have, and also get dewormed. : i bought mine two years ago in the poor thing was infested with worms and a few other things including solmonila. so i would make sure you and your family wash your hands after handling your tort or anything it comes in contact with and you should be okay. look dwn this forumand you can find a few posts that have links on them. i don't remember them offhand. good luck with your little guy brian m

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