Hi! I am calling myself Grandma because our little guy is my 8 year old son's. (I will be doing most of the care until he's responsible enough).
Anyway, we have a Russian Tortoise named Raphael that we purchased from Petco on Sunday. We live in the Tampa, Fl area. He's a sweetie and I can't stop watching him and checking on him.
I have a lot of questions... but I'm not quite sure where is the right place to ask them. For instance he had his vet visit today and he has nematode eggs in his stool?
Vet wasn't sure what kind. possibly hookworm.
Should I not let my son handle him? How likely is infection to a human?
Should I replace the substrate? Vet said to just spot clean when I see the poop.
Oh, so many questions. If there is a thread on this already I'd appreciate anyone pointing me there.
Thanks.
P.S. So happy we got him. He is a great addition to our family. Hubby, 16 year old daughter, 8 year old son, 6 year old Border Collie/Lab mix and now Russian Tortoise.
Anyway, we have a Russian Tortoise named Raphael that we purchased from Petco on Sunday. We live in the Tampa, Fl area. He's a sweetie and I can't stop watching him and checking on him.
I have a lot of questions... but I'm not quite sure where is the right place to ask them. For instance he had his vet visit today and he has nematode eggs in his stool?
Vet wasn't sure what kind. possibly hookworm.
Should I not let my son handle him? How likely is infection to a human?
Should I replace the substrate? Vet said to just spot clean when I see the poop.
Oh, so many questions. If there is a thread on this already I'd appreciate anyone pointing me there.
Thanks.
P.S. So happy we got him. He is a great addition to our family. Hubby, 16 year old daughter, 8 year old son, 6 year old Border Collie/Lab mix and now Russian Tortoise.