I would follow the advice others have given here. Brumation comes with some risk and is not absolutely necessary. Use the time to practice being a tort parent and ensuring your tort is on a schedule that includes, proper hydration (daily soaks), good plane of nutrition (see care sheets)...
Good luck. Unfortunately, having experience with exotics or reptiles is not the same as having tort experience. Torts have a very different physiology and metabolism than other reptiles. Their anatomy, particularly their shell presents a unique challenge. Thus, you need someone who is very...
You definitely need a vet with expertise in torts asap. Try and get into Dr. Molnar in Calabasas. I don't know how far you are from this vet, https://lbah.com/ but they are another good option. You may want to contact Access as a backup. This is going on far, far too long.
As Yvonne G indicated, your tort's nails aren't too bad. The beak is a little overgrown and could use a little trim. You can do both nails and beak yourself, but for the first time, a little assistance (and moral support!) are a good idea. Yes, it should be done, but this is not an emergency...
Sorry to hear that.
I would double check as to what was to actually administered.
I would encourage you to call the ASPCA Poison Control--they are very expert in terms of knowing what to do to combat a toxicity.
As Tom suggested, try to confirm what the tort was given.
Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (do this NOW).
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
If the material was administered topically, wash off the tort using some gentle dish soap (do this NOW).
You may need to see...
Hello-I am very sorry your tort is not feeling well. This tort needs expert care asap. Unfortunately, I do not know a specific vet in MN that specializes in tortoises. Fortunately you are near the Twin Cities area, so you should have options.
I would suggest you contact the University of MN...
I second Tom's advice. While there is nothing wrong it's a good time to identify a good tortoise vet near you so that when you need someone you know who to call. Such individuals are not easy to find and it can take a lot of time and searching (something that you don't have in an emergency)...
Sounds like you are having fun with your stray!! However, I'd suggest putting the soaking dish on the floor.....torts learn to escape their soaking dish and a fall off the counter would be tragic.......
Since you don't know what it is (dead skin, old abscess, papilloma, etc.) and tort skin is fairly fragile and torts don't heal very fast, I would monitor it for a bit to see whether it changes--heals on own, gets bigger, etc. It might help to take a photo every few days.
So sorry this happened. It's good that your family moved the tortoises. I would also have them gently wash each tortoise using a gentle, unscented soap and rinse well as most insecticides can be absorbed through skin. Try to find out what the insecticide is as that will give you information...
Take him with you. Get a tote bag and a couple Snuggle Safes (get at least 2; Amazon has them; might be able to get at local pet stores). The Snuggle Safes stay warm about 8-10 hours and can be heated in a microwave along the way. Line the tote bag with towels, place a heated Snuggle Safe in...
I would second ZenHerper's warning about botulism. The spores of Clostridium botulinum are in the soil. They are well known to germinate if conditions are right.....moist greens in a vacuum pack is perfect....Once the spores germinate, the bacteria produce a lethal toxin that causes botulism...
Looks like cabbage worms. They are harmless, but annoying! No spines, so probably won't harm your tort if it eats them. Spray BT on your radishes and cabbage and other plants that are affected. The caterpillars will ingest it as they feed on the plants and once internalized, the BT crystals...
I use a canvas tote to transport my tort. I line it with a thick layer of towels and under a couple layers of towels I place a Snuggle Safe. The Snuggle Safe (look up on Amazon) is a reusable disc that can be heated in microwave (follow directions on time). It will stay warm up to 10 hours...
If they have spines, better to not let your torts eat them. The spines can work their way out of the GI tract and cause internal damage, including abscesses. Avoid malathion near torts. BT ok but needs to be applied to something the caterpillars will eat, so need to figure out what plant/tree...
Thank you for helping this tort. Please get it to a veterinarian or local animal health worker as soon as possible. In the meantime, you need to provide supportive care and as others have indicated, keep the wounds free of flies and infection. Keep the tortoise in a safe, confined area with a...