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Hi Lyn She’s doing great. Appetite has doubled (guess she has more room now) and weirdly she’s eating all kinds of stuff she would never normally touch - even tolerating hay! I have no idea whether this is purely coincidental. Wee is back to normal, after the pale green hue we experienced weeks...

That’s definitely Okra. Just don’t feed the fruit.

Spider plants! Impossible to kill, safe to eat and good for hiding under. Plus, they produce so many spiderettes you’ll never run out.

She is a little beauty. How is your female Russian @Sleppo? Any egg laying?

The slate grey Yorkshire skies will roll around soon enough. Summer is going too fast.

Update: So Essie continues to be recovering well. She’s finished her antibiotic injections and pain meds now, and everything appears to be okay. She has started soaks again, 5 minutes every other day, and has been outside for an hour every other day since last Wednesday. I’m putting Reptoboost...

Hi Lyn She seems to be doing okay. She started eating day 2 after surgery (small amounts) which increased gradually and now is eating well everyday so I’m able to get her pain meds in her no problem. The antibiotic injections proved tricky at first [emoji85] she’s so strong, and does not want...

I know, the poor thing. She’s a little soldier. Thank you. This has all been quite stressful and scary. I’m just glad it’s the school holidays so I’m not at work.

Thank you. How is the female you were concerned about doing?

Yes, I was told the antibiotics may depress appetite, but as you said I’d like to see her drink more than anything. I’ve been told not to soak for a few weeks, which is annoying as it’s all I want to do!

The vet told me there is no definitive cause, and the articles I have read seem to support this. He suggested any of these things: Absence of males (it’s more common in isolated females) Prolonged poor husbandry Secondary to a viral disease Genetics Bad luck

Thank you. She recovered really well from the anaesthesia, and was walking around last night inspecting the hospital quarters I’ve set up for her. I’m sure she hates me, and the antibiotic injections aren’t going to help that cause, so today I’m leaving her alone, and she’s mostly been sleeping...

Thank you, that’s very kind. Originally they wanted to use resin, but the vet said she had A LOT of muscle, and because she was so vascular, there was a lot of blood post op so they didn’t think the resin would cut it. Fibreglass seems to be okay, no seepage.

Thanks @wellington. I don’t think I did hold anything back? I gave all the information I was given about the blood work: low white blood cells, increased calcium and yolk formation - (see post #23) There was nothing on the X Ray, I saw it but don’t have a copy, but the follicles were visible...

She had the surgery yesterday, and is recovering well so far. The vet was spot on - she had follicular stasis as suspected due to the consistent gravid behaviour with no egg laying and the blood tests, notably the poor white blood cell count. This is what was removed from her. Look at...

I don’t understand this forum sometimes. As I have said on every comment, I appreciate all responses and everyone taking time to read the thread and offer opinions, but honestly, as much as I value your response, I find it a bit patronising and confusing. I am on the vet’s bleacher because I’m...

I believe surgery can be performed with incisions through the front of the hind leg, but depends on the species and size? I want to say I read somewhere this is probably only accessible in large tortoises. Es isn’t that big - 8kg and about 14 inches SCL.

I haven’t made a decision yet; I want to get as much info, opinions and suggestions as I can first. Absolutely, some people on the forum are greatly experienced with chelonia and give great information - my own knowledge of reproductive diseases is limited though. Been here for 9 years actually! :)

Thanks, @ascott and @Tom. I agree that something that drives behaviour does not necessary mean something is wrong, but I can’t ignore the advice of a professional so easily. Can I ask, excluding the male showing behaviour comparison, what makes you sure this is nothing to worry about? Experience...

Ah, you want the US Mazuri. The Exotic Leaf Eater Mazuri is specifically for tortoises - have you tried that? Shelled Warriors also sell it. I’ve tried this and Nutrazu - not much difference between the two.