Recent content by Morlas Mama

Housing in separate habitats is the plan. This is why I can not get a second sully. I do not have the land for a second one and they grow too large for traditional tort habitats. I need something that grows smaller so it can be seperated into it's own environment. And I'd like to get...

Two votes for Russian. Okay, I will start reading their care sheets first and see if it is something we can handle correctly. I just wanted to see which torts personalities come closest to the friendly nature of our sully. Thank you!

My youngest son is interested in raising a tort of his own (with my guidance). We currently have a sulcata that is less than a year old. Since we live in cold winter climates, our sully will have her own room in our home after she outgrows her current terrarium. She also has an acre to roam...

I will keep this thread updated for sure. My vet friend was supposed to bring panacur to me at the office today. Unfortunately, I've been sick and probably won't start treatment until Wednesday after I return to the office to get it. Thanks for the info on CB vs WB. That's a good fact to know...

I had the vet double check the slides for me. She said parasitic intestinal worms. Pinworms is kind of a broader category, she didn't tell me the specific species of parasite. I spun three separate samples in the centrifuge then I ran two samples on her sibling's fecal. I was thankful the lady...

It's very difficult to take a clear photo from a microscope. You can see plant fecal matter is a darker shade and haphazardly shaped. The parasites are rounded with a nucleus. These pics are purely for the curious minds and shouldn't be used to diagnosis your own torts. Wish they could be...

I'm lucky enough to work in a place that also has a vet lab and a vet on staff. Thank you @Dizisdalife for the tip on what worked for you to get the tort to take the meds. I have been scanning the forums looking for this type of information today. Thank you!

I can not say this enough...follow those links Tom gave you. Every piece of information you are seeking is in them. I "inherited" a sulcata baby knowing NOTHING about the species. The information available to you on the internet is so vast and conflicting it can be overwhelming. My baby was...

Update: I was able to do a fecal in my lab and Morla does in fact have intestinal parasites. I will try to post pictures of what I can see under the microscope so everyone can see what the parasites look like on a microscopic scale. These "pin" worms are not visible to the naked eye. I'll be...

Thank you for the detailed response @Tom . It's reassuring to know her body and development may be able to catch up over time. If that's the best we can hope for, then I know I did everything I could. She has been in my care now for a month, so I am hoping her chances of dying on me are...

I speak smart*rear ;) it's our first language in my house. Basking temps down. Got it! Thank you!

Unfortunately, I do not have access to outside. It's 18° today. When weather permits, she will definitely take more outside light. As for the temps, each of the four corners of the enclosure is kept at a minimum 80°/80% humidity. I keep four thermometers and four hygrometers in each corner to...

I wasn't trying to come off as panicky lol. Sorry if I did, just seeking advice. When I look at my 7-9 month old tort and she's the size of a 2 month old, I want to know why. Thanks for the advice. Definitely getting a scale!

My poor tort was the same when I got her, completely dried out. I can only tell you what I did to help rectify the situation and maybe some will disagree but this is what worked for me. Cover that enclosure! Like everyone said, all your spraying is going nowhere if you can't control the...

Thank you for posting these! Obviously a well loved and cared for Tort :)