I just finished reading the PDF file linked above (Thanks!), which is actually a newsletter for vets who specialize in exotics. There is an EXCELLENT article ( starts on page 29-36) titled "Reptile Lighting is a Process, not a Bulb." It also has great pictures and charts.
It really explains...
Yes, I agree. I was going to release him this weekend but I think the trails will have too many people. So, a friend and I have plans to go during the week, so there won't be so much traffic and draw attention to him. Although they recommend treatment for approx 6 weeks for fungus, he has...
I wanted to post an update. He is doing WONDERFUL! I am hoping to release him back in the next few days. I've added new pics at the bottom. Compare the ones at the top to the new ones. His shell has returned back to a nice dark color, the gold centers in his scutes now show, all the faded/sun...
What I have gleaned after much research, is that apparently, it's actually the GREENS/TOPS of carrots that are high in oxalate acid (like other greens such as spinach). The carrot itself, not so much. I finally found 2-3 sites which classified the green tops of carrots separately from the...
I would be careful about the lambsquarters. I just looking up foods and greens that are high in (or convert to) oxalic acid, which can be very harmful to tortoises. It can lead to metabolic disease, soft shell and other severe issues.
Anyways, lambsquarters was one of the highest. So, on...
Thanks Yvonne! I learned a lot from reading this forum and thus it helped guide me in the types of pictures to take and the questions to ask.
I read that (here) about the California rules. In Texas, from what i can glean, that is not the case here. I wanted to make sure about releasing him...
Thanks Danny! I see/noted from reading through the various thread that many stated you were one of the most knowledgeable about these gopher species (CDT, etc).
A few more questions:
1. Should I get any sort of particular type of athlete's foot cream?
2. Is he going to be ok in that wagon...
Two days ago I rescued a male Texas Tortoise from a very busy main street in our subdivision (San Antonio, Texas). There once was fields all around that have been reduced to a very small "green" area that is bordered now by homes on all sides. I have checked for signs/craigslist, etc just to...