Newbie Tort Parent

[calypso]

Hi everyone!

I just recently adopted a greek tortoise. He was ill with pneumonia and needed special "TLC", so I was asked to take him in and give him the love he needs. At least, I think it is a "he". Oh well, his name is Filbert and I'm sure I'll be on here a lot asking all sorts of questions.

 

[kevantheman35]

welcome to the forum! i'd love to see pics

 

[bluejen1313]

Welcome. Hope you're enjoying your tort! Jennifer

Hi everyone!

I just recently adopted a greek tortoise. He was ill with pneumonia and needed special "TLC", so I was asked to take him in and give him the love he needs. At least, I think it is a "he". Oh well, his name is Filbert and I'm sure I'll be on here a lot asking all sorts of questions.

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the forum, Calypso (Is that what we should call you?)!! I think you will find what you need here.

Yvonne

 

[Jentortmom]

Welcome!! I agree I would love to see pictures of your new friend. I also agree about the husband part in your signature!

 

[egyptiandan]

Welcome to the forum

Danny

 

[calypso]

TLC= tender loving care

Thanks for the welcomes! I forgot to mention that I live iin Florida and my name is Tracy. I having been browsing through the forums and there really is a wealth of information. As soon as I can find my camera (grrrrr to my 12 year old), I will post some pics of Filbert.

 

[spikethebest]

Welcome Tracy! cant wait to see those pics! thanks for taking in sick tort, that is really a hard and selfless thing to do. i commend you!

 

[Crazy1]

Welcome to the forum Tracy. I am a Greek owner that has gone threw the Pnemonia ordeal. Congratulations on your new family memeber Filbert. Do you have an idea of his age? And how is he doing (sorry I've been on vacation and just got back).

 

[calypso]

Ok, I found my camera.

I'm not sure how old he is. He is 5 inches long and weighs 394 grams. He has been on a 10 day regimen of injectable Baytril for his pneumonia. I have to give him his last shot today, then I will bring him back to the vet to see if his lung has improved. He has been moving around alot more in the last couple of days, and never lost his appetite. But, he still has a tiny bit of mucous bubble every once in awhile from his nostrils.

Here is a better picture showing his colors. (My other "Tortie" just had to jump in the shot)

 

[Yvonne G]

Very nice. Here's hoping (fingers crossed!!!) that he gets a clean bill of health at the vet's.

Yvonne

(I have two tortie cats, Molly, a manx with no tail and Katie Kitty, the old lady at 18, of the group.)

 

[Jacqui]

Like both your torties! Great to hear Filbert is improving!!!