Recent content by dawnypooh

Sorry you got that response. I’ve been raising tortoises for the last 4 years. And I’ve done something that was not in the best interests for my tortoise. But through research and Exotic vet care I have fixed my mistakes and my tortoise is thriving. I will tell you that there is not one set way...

Mine will not eat hay either. I had to ground up the hay with the greens and give it to they way. Im going to start putting in less greens and more hay. This is the easy way to get them to eat it.

Update…. Took Bell to vet for follow visit. She is doing great. They decided that she doesn’t need anymore antibiotics. She been on a few rounds and still has runny nose on and off. They said she might have this on and off her entire life. As long as she eating and pooping and don’t have...

This is what I’m finding out from what I’ve been told by the vet that unfortunately the population in the US with certain breeds of tortoises particularly leopard tortoise is that this particular bacteria most of them have it and just lives dormant and two environmental changes or they’re...

This is the second tortoise that I’ve gotten and it’s had this. I rehome the last one, new owner was aware of health issue. Waited a few months to find another one. And this one has it too. Both time got from supposably reputable reptile location.

She’s had the nasal wash twice. I think I’m going to switch to closed box type enclosure and ease her temps and see how she does.

Thank you for info I forgot to mention that the other tortoise has not been in contact with her. I’ve keep them separate. Should I switch to closed chamber habit? I wanted to keep her outdoors. I live in AZ and most of the year the weather is great.

Hello everyone I need some advice from experience tortoise owners. I’ve owned a male adult leopard tortoise for about four years I’ve never had any health issues in great condition no issues. About two months ago I purchased a leopard tortoise but they told me was four years old from a...