I gotta agree with everyone, that Chevy doesnt look great.
he needs a vet visit and medication:
At this point there doenst appear to be much a vet could do better. SOme of the best 'experts' are helping her along. Granted they cant touch or see the tort, but they have more expereince then most Vets.
d since nobody else wants to say it..I will. I think you're trying your best, and thats admirable, but I think you are in over your head.
I dont think many of us feel that way, " in over her head' part but thats ok if you do. but remember she is 15, just a kid.. so be gentle..
Chevy is a young sully and you're already having trouble.. its just gonna get harder from here.
I suggest giving Chevy to someone more equipped to handle a sully, and getting something smaller, and er for you to handle.
how much smaller can he get? Yes hatchlings are delicate, and maybe most people who are beginners, regardles of age should get one that is 1-2 years old to start off with. Many people have trouble with the babies.. thier age has nothing to do with it.
I'm not trying to be mean, or offensive, thats just my opinion.
It is offensive and I know its not how you meant it.. but its hard to 'hear' the tone in words on a screen..
Thats not what I was saying at all.
I said in my post that I think you're doing the best you can. But you're age is a factor.
How is her age a factor? She is a well educated, very informed 15 year old. Many adults out there or before they came here.. new less then she does or did. Granted, she doenst have a job to pay for bills, doenst drive, but MANY adults dont eitehr!
At some point Chevy is going to become someone else's responsibility. a 15 year old shouldn't have a sulcata any more then they should have a mastiff.
her parents are legally resonsible if it came down to that.. but not sure I get your point there...?
I tried to word my response nicely, and maybe instead of blowing up and being offended, you should respect the fact that I'm voicing my opinion in hopes of benifitting Chevy
She is 15,, and very upset about her very sick pet.. it could be said differently or maybe at a different time.. now is not the time..
I didn't say you can't take care of Chevy, I said you're having trouble, and that its only going to get harder. I didn't say your a bad mommy. but lets face facts.
Torts don't go to college. and 18 year old kids don't usually have a house with a yard.
many adults dont have a house with a yard, or they have one, but move, or get forclosed on.. Im 47 with a good job and 8 acers.. but there is no telling what the future holds.. my torts will outlive me, so should I not have them?
So how bout you show a little maturity, and instead of saying "How dare you.." maybe say" I see where your coming from but.."
I see where you are coming from, and I understand, but it really doenst matter.. age has nothing to do with it. How mature were you at 15? How many pets did you lose or have get sick? Emotions are high..
I meant no Disrespect, and again you're doing your best.. But this is a public forum, and I have every right to voice my opinion about the subject matter. You may not agree with it, and you have that right. But thats still what I think and I don't regret posting it.
There is a time and place for such..and on Chevys thread, was the wrong place..
I'll bow out now, because this is not what this thread is about, and I don't want to clutter the thread .
Best of luck with Chevy.
I hope you and yours have a great Holiday.. Be safe.. and I know you care, it just comes across a bit different..
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he needs a vet visit and medication:
At this point there doenst appear to be much a vet could do better. SOme of the best 'experts' are helping her along. Granted they cant touch or see the tort, but they have more expereince then most Vets.
d since nobody else wants to say it..I will. I think you're trying your best, and thats admirable, but I think you are in over your head.
I dont think many of us feel that way, " in over her head' part but thats ok if you do. but remember she is 15, just a kid.. so be gentle..
Chevy is a young sully and you're already having trouble.. its just gonna get harder from here.
I suggest giving Chevy to someone more equipped to handle a sully, and getting something smaller, and er for you to handle.
how much smaller can he get? Yes hatchlings are delicate, and maybe most people who are beginners, regardles of age should get one that is 1-2 years old to start off with. Many people have trouble with the babies.. thier age has nothing to do with it.
I'm not trying to be mean, or offensive, thats just my opinion.
It is offensive and I know its not how you meant it.. but its hard to 'hear' the tone in words on a screen..
Thats not what I was saying at all.
I said in my post that I think you're doing the best you can. But you're age is a factor.
How is her age a factor? She is a well educated, very informed 15 year old. Many adults out there or before they came here.. new less then she does or did. Granted, she doenst have a job to pay for bills, doenst drive, but MANY adults dont eitehr!
At some point Chevy is going to become someone else's responsibility. a 15 year old shouldn't have a sulcata any more then they should have a mastiff.
her parents are legally resonsible if it came down to that.. but not sure I get your point there...?
I tried to word my response nicely, and maybe instead of blowing up and being offended, you should respect the fact that I'm voicing my opinion in hopes of benifitting Chevy
She is 15,, and very upset about her very sick pet.. it could be said differently or maybe at a different time.. now is not the time..
I didn't say you can't take care of Chevy, I said you're having trouble, and that its only going to get harder. I didn't say your a bad mommy. but lets face facts.
Torts don't go to college. and 18 year old kids don't usually have a house with a yard.
many adults dont have a house with a yard, or they have one, but move, or get forclosed on.. Im 47 with a good job and 8 acers.. but there is no telling what the future holds.. my torts will outlive me, so should I not have them?
So how bout you show a little maturity, and instead of saying "How dare you.." maybe say" I see where your coming from but.."
I see where you are coming from, and I understand, but it really doenst matter.. age has nothing to do with it. How mature were you at 15? How many pets did you lose or have get sick? Emotions are high..
I meant no Disrespect, and again you're doing your best.. But this is a public forum, and I have every right to voice my opinion about the subject matter. You may not agree with it, and you have that right. But thats still what I think and I don't regret posting it.
There is a time and place for such..and on Chevys thread, was the wrong place..
I'll bow out now, because this is not what this thread is about, and I don't want to clutter the thread .
Best of luck with Chevy.
I hope you and yours have a great Holiday.. Be safe.. and I know you care, it just comes across a bit different..
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