Re: Russian with Shell Rot I think?

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Posted by Terry on June 20, 2001 at 11:24:03:

In Reply to: Russian with Shell Rot I think? posted by Bill G. on June 19, 2001 at 22:15:27:

You're going to need more than bentadine.
If it smells bad then it's probably infected.
How big is the infected area, Is it the whole plastron?

I would get the tortoise to a qualified vet ASAP.

It may not be shell rot, it could be an injury that's now badly infected.You must get it to a vet as it probably needs a course of antibiotic injections.

Anyway if it smells then it's going to need veterinary treatment, before it goes septic.

If you can't afford the vet bills, then think about giving the tortoise to a rescue group or rehabber.

Check out the link below for vets and rescue group listings.

Also I recommend joining the Russian tortoise email list for hands on advise from some of the very experienced list members. It's free to join and a great place to get friendly advise from other keepers/breeders. Or if you don't want to subscribe then at least email Joe the list owner for advise.
You'll find Joe's email addy and a link to join the list here:

http://www.russiantortoise.net/

Terry.

reptile vets...........

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: You're going to need more than bentadine. : If it smells bad then it's probably infected. : How big is the infected area, Is it the whole plastron? : I would get the tortoise to a qualified vet ASAP. : It may not be shell rot, it could be an injury that's now badly infected.You must get it to a vet as it probably needs a course of antibiotic injections. : Anyway if it smells then it's going to need veterinary treatment, before it goes septic. : If you can't afford the vet bills, then think about giving the tortoise to a rescue group or rehabber. : Check out the link below for vets and rescue group listings. : Also I recommend joining the Russian tortoise email list for hands on advise from some of the very experienced list members. It's free to join and a great place to get friendly advise from other keepers/breeders. Or if you don't want to subscribe then at least email Joe the list owner for advise. : You'll find Joe's email addy and a link to join the list here: : http://www.russiantortoise.net/ : Terry.

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