[/u]Thank you all for the replies. I was able to get a shot into her back leg. I had my wife hold H. resting on her hip. I waited until she dropped her leg out a little and I snatched it. This muscle is even smaller.. I can’t imagine how much this must hurt!!!

I know that torts are not the same as humans but you (humans) can take IV/IM meds orally only your stomach acid will destroy most or all of it. Medications given orally are coated or developed in a way that they get into the intestines for absorption.

The Vet I chose is actually a vet that is "known" in the tort/turtle world. I have unfortunately found out that he is an A******, totally unreachable, and to concerned with stepping on another docs toes to help me or H. out. This makes him useless to me.

K9kidslove: I was told to give it IM NOT SC

She is 100% better [u]or I would have a culture and sensitivity test done.

If someone does live in this area please do suggest a DVM or even a club with resources I could contact. I live in Daytona Beach Fl..

I have been looking at some of the medical text books available on amizone. does anybody have any input on which one to get. They range from $200-$300 so I want to make sure its a good choice.

THANKS AGAIN!!!!!

I also was told to give it IM not SC
I am not sure of the medical text books however there is a poster on Chelonian Anatomy at this site that may be of some help.
http://exoticdvm.com/index.cfm?fuseactio...roup_id=1&