Joe has had issues over the last few months with maintaining his weight. Tests for everything have proved negative... except testosterone. He's got plenty of that
His one track mind means that he's thing so much about mating that he's not eating properly... and the constant pacing and escape attempts are just burning calories that should be being stored as body fat.
Joe's been back to our vet today (a highly experienced reptile vet in Kent)... and he's had a hormone implant put at the top of a back leg to reduce his testosterone levels. It will apparently take a couple of weeks to take effect properly, but in theory as levels drop he will go back to grazing and basking!
Right now, Joe is sulking under the basking lamp!
My vet has asked me to give him regular updates on how Joe is doing... and I thought it might of interest to others to see Joe's progress over the coming weeks (Especially as I'm probably not the only one with an over-sexed male Testudo!), so I've started this thread and will add to it at least once a week!
His one track mind means that he's thing so much about mating that he's not eating properly... and the constant pacing and escape attempts are just burning calories that should be being stored as body fat.
Joe's been back to our vet today (a highly experienced reptile vet in Kent)... and he's had a hormone implant put at the top of a back leg to reduce his testosterone levels. It will apparently take a couple of weeks to take effect properly, but in theory as levels drop he will go back to grazing and basking!
Right now, Joe is sulking under the basking lamp!
My vet has asked me to give him regular updates on how Joe is doing... and I thought it might of interest to others to see Joe's progress over the coming weeks (Especially as I'm probably not the only one with an over-sexed male Testudo!), so I've started this thread and will add to it at least once a week!