Took my Hermann tort out of hibernation almost two weeks ago and now i'm starting to notice shedding skin around her tail. I know shedding around the neck and head is normal but this is something new for me.
Any ideas, I've been soaking her 3 to 4 times a week since i took her out of hibernation. Also i did find a roundworm in her poop when she finally pooped. (in the fall there was no evidence of parasites) She is gaining weight and is at a 0.215 on the Jackson ration although her skin has been very dry since i took her out of hibernation. The sore is where her skin naturally creases. Overly concerned, going to deworm on Monday just wanted her to put on weight before i treated her. Awaiting an answer from the experts.
On a side note, does this mean my hibernating torts have worms? They were all in the same outdoor enclosure all summer/fall. As well as sharing an indoor enclosure.
I did do a fecal smear this morning and only saw some Parameciums swimming around. No worms or eggs or segments of any worms. And her poop is very stinky. I feed her spring mix letuce and edible weeds i can forage outside, what could be causing soft stool and stinky?
Please help, i'm under the assumption that if one has it, all have it.
Any ideas, I've been soaking her 3 to 4 times a week since i took her out of hibernation. Also i did find a roundworm in her poop when she finally pooped. (in the fall there was no evidence of parasites) She is gaining weight and is at a 0.215 on the Jackson ration although her skin has been very dry since i took her out of hibernation. The sore is where her skin naturally creases. Overly concerned, going to deworm on Monday just wanted her to put on weight before i treated her. Awaiting an answer from the experts.
On a side note, does this mean my hibernating torts have worms? They were all in the same outdoor enclosure all summer/fall. As well as sharing an indoor enclosure.
I did do a fecal smear this morning and only saw some Parameciums swimming around. No worms or eggs or segments of any worms. And her poop is very stinky. I feed her spring mix letuce and edible weeds i can forage outside, what could be causing soft stool and stinky?
Please help, i'm under the assumption that if one has it, all have it.