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    Worming Baby Tortoises

    It's been two weeks since I treated my little guys with Virbac smeared on dandelion leaves. Today MacBeth pooped out about twenty, 3 mm baby worms. So I guess I know who has the worst case now.
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    Moroccan tortoise hatchlings in my garden!

    I'm thinking they either were infected from the time of hatching, or that some eggs came in on the wild plants we feed them. Momma Duncan laid another clutch two weeks ago. Adrienne
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    Worming Baby Tortoises

    Hi, all. I have three seven month old T. t. greaca's, and one passed a 3 cm white worm during their soak this morning. After I get wormer for them from our vet (which I hope she has or can locate), what's the best way to get it in them? I was thinking put each in a small bowl with a...
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    Moroccan tortoise hatchlings in my garden!

    An update on our three hatchling: All three made it through the winter and are now in the 20-25 gram range on weight. Unfortunately, one just pooped out a 3 cm worm. I assume they all have worms now. Is there a preferred wormer?
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    Moroccan tortoise hatchlings in my garden!

    We've found three, and they are in a big planter attached to the house. Tomorrow they're moving inside. My gardener is keeping his eye out for more.
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    Moroccan tortoise hatchlings in my garden!

    Tidgy's Dad, Yes, we were absolutely shocked when our gardener brought them in to us. We live in Rabat and aren't the only people with hatchlings. I guess our college son's room is about to become the tortoise room. It's the sunniest and easiest to heat. ADK
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    Moroccan tortoise hatchlings in my garden!

    We have three tortoises that ramble in our garden. Duncan, King of the Driveway, is more likely an empress as she has produced three hatchlings. I'm guessing they are T. g. graeca. What is the simplest kind of outdoor pen to place them in so they don't meet an untimely demise from the dogs or...
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