RussianVT
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My adult female Russian tortoise that i adopted a month ago has pinworms. My vet said we could choose not to treat it, because but my husband is really convinced that we have to treat it because we have a two year old. I think that since we're practicing good handing and handwashing after we touch her or her habitat, it's not really a big concern. But the vet said with kids, he understands why we'd want to treat since they may not follow directions or may touch their face etc. So the question is now, how the heck do I get her to take the medicine!?! I can't get her to open her mouth. Not for salad, fruit, or veggies I've offered. I can't pry her mouth open, at least not with the little force I'm comfortable using on her face. Is there a trick I'm missing?