Tortoises are very adventurous so it's fairly common seeing a Mediterranean tortoise species jump from great heights. I have seen my tortoise look down from my stairs and he would never try to go down but when he is on my bed he would jump off without hesitation. Good thing tortoises have...
Hi again! Sheldon seems to enjoy himself in his new summer home! In this home I have 2 tropical hibiscus plants, 2 jade plants, 3 prickly pear cacti, and 3 aloe. I know that the jade and aloe are not stable diets for the tortoise so I planted them for the soul purpose of providing a natural...
Yep I agree. Just finished making an outside enclosure for sunlight. Also I am giving more calcium through collard greens and cacti(prickly pear). Dies collard greens have iron? Good sources of calcium and iron you recommend ? Thanks
Sadly this is the best vet in my area :(
I understand your concern if the medication killing off the good bacteria. You share a valid opinion that I agree with. I will ask my vet the specific details of these parasites.
Clare, that tortoise looks like it has some pyramiding. You should try not to feed it as much protein and give the tortoise more calcium. The tort does look cute though :)
After six years I have finally convinced my stubborn parents to visit the vet. The results just came inn for his fecal and blood samples. It turns out that my RT has 3 different types of parasites but luckily his nutritional levels are stable.
I have heard stories on this forum of deaths due to...
Really great news! My tortoise now stretches out his neck whenever he is on my lap. If I pet his head then he stretches out even farther to let me give his neck a good scratch. I guess I just needed to give my RT some time to get used to me. Thanks for all of your replies