Just to add to your worries(not meaning to)...

Posted by EJ on December 28, 2001 at 10:31:45:

In Reply to: Year-old sulcata not walking well! posted by Sue on December 27, 2001 at 23:55:50:

a big problem this time of the year with tortoises is dehydration and low temperatures. You need the temperatures (80 - 100 for sulcatas)to enable metabolism and fluids to flush the waste that is a byproduct of that metabolism. Sulcatas are bad this way because they a desert type tortoises. That is their renal system is very efficient. They retain as much water as they can during harsh times. What this seems to lead to is Bladder stones. Bladder stones will also cause paralysis of the hind limbs. (but usually not the front). When you soak it does it pass urates (the white stuff)? If they are present and not chunky but creamy that is probably not your problem. With you also being in the NY area you should not have any trouble finding a good vet. (Marissa????)

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• Re: Just to add to your worries(not meaning to)... Sue 12/28/01 (1)
  • Dehydration and urates. EJ 12/29/01 (0)
• Re: Just to add to your worries(not meaning to)... Marissa-Turtle Homes 12/28/01 (2)
  • Re: Marissa do you mean Sue? Susan 12/28/01 (1)
    • Yep. Sorry, getting confused n/p Marissa-Turtle Homes 12/28/01 (0)

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: a big problem this time of the year with tortoises is dehydration and low temperatures. You need the temperatures (80 - 100 for sulcatas)to enable metabolism and fluids to flush the waste that is a byproduct of that metabolism. Sulcatas are bad this way because they a desert type tortoises. That is their renal system is very efficient. They retain as much water as they can during harsh times. What this seems to lead to is Bladder stones. Bladder stones will also cause paralysis of the hind limbs. (but usually not the front). When you soak it does it pass urates (the white stuff)? If they are present and not chunky but creamy that is probably not your problem. With you also being in the NY area you should not have any trouble finding a good vet. (Marissa????)

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