Re: Sick Desert Tortise

Posted by Heather on May 16, 1999 at 18:44:46:

In Reply to: Sick Desert Tortise posted by Bernsen on May 16, 1999 at 16:57:18:

Mojave needs to be outside. Does he get
sunshine and grazing time in the yard? You
don't mention how big his enclosure is, but tortoises like to wander about and graze. Is he on the heating pad all of the time or does he get some cool down time? You don't mention diet, either. He should have a varied diet of hibiscus, dandelions, grasses and weeds, etc.
He should be soaked at least once a week in tepid water. Check with California Turtle and Tortoise Club for care sheets and info. Take him to a vet for a check up if you haven't done so already. CTTC has a list of vets who treat torts (can be found on the website.)

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: Mojave needs to be outside. Does he get : sunshine and grazing time in the yard? You : don't mention how big his enclosure is, but tortoises like to wander about and graze. Is he on the heating pad all of the time or does he get some cool down time? You don't mention diet, either. He should have a varied diet of hibiscus, dandelions, grasses and weeds, etc. : He should be soaked at least once a week in tepid water. Check with California Turtle and Tortoise Club for care sheets and info. Take him to a vet for a check up if you haven't done so already. CTTC has a list of vets who treat torts (can be found on the website.)

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