Greta16
Active Member
I talked some with Yvonne since my last thread about my new Russian that I've since named 'Jenny'. She finally pooped and I sent Yvonne the pic, there are worms visible to the naked eye. She also confirmed that this tort is at least 8-10 and wild caught since that's all petsmart sells. The family I got her from had no lights and had her in a tiny aquarium. They told me she may be gravid as her mate (that recently died)had mated with her. Yvonne let me know the high worm burden may be tricking her body into thinking she's pregnant. She has yet to eat, that's worrying me and now that I've had her 4 days I've noticed her back legs are always splayed out. Even when I pick her up for the bath they stay that way when I touch them. I'm so worried that she may have mbd too, which would make sense with no lights for the last year. The first day she was pretty active now she's not. I bathe her and put her back and she stays put in the spot. I'm wondering if I should try and give her some of the critical care diet that I got for my Hermie, but never got to use. I want to so SOMETHING before I call the vet tomorrow. Would having some food in her stomach stimulate her appetite?