Torts attacked by Fire ants :(

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chill8

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My tortoises got attacked by fire ants tonight, one of them looks fine but the others eye is swollen . Any advice until i can get these guys checked out in the morning by a vet ? I am soaking them now.
 

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Right now I would imagine all you can do is take a wait and see attitude. Is a vet visit scheduled?
 

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dmmj said:
Right now I would imagine all you can do is take a wait and see attitude. Is a vet visit scheduled?

Im going to do a walk in , first thing in the morning.
 

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Sorry to hear that... I figured the fire ants had gone to ground with the freeze lastweek. Yah, all you can really do is wait and see... the vet will have more to say I'm sure!
 

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I would provide them with more water, which you already seem to be doing.
 

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i am sorry to hear the news. those fire ants are pesty little things. keep us posted. good luck
 
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