I can only convey what the doctor states because he is the expert and a herpetologist. He treats all the ancients in our state. We are all here just hobbyist. The tortoise was put on antibiotics and it worked. I asked the doctor and he says the samples only get shipped to one place in the...
If anything I have learned from this is that I am going to take my tortoises to the vet once a year. This is the first time I took this animal to the vet. He states that it is mycroplasm and eye infection. I had him swab the eyes and culture it since we have other animals. I have to have my...
The doctor gave her an injection of antibiotics and believes that she has an upper respiratory infection and eye infection. The doctor does not believe that the tortoise is dehydrated and believe she looks great. The doctor states that there has been 100% humidity. I am still going to...
They were the first creature in space by the Soviet Union. Hope I am not too late for this one. Don't forget to mention there is debate on which category they fit in. The have four toes so they may not be Testudos. So they got to see the moon.
The humidity was always over 80%. today is it higher because of the rain I have a meter and always has been. I really hope you are right that she will be fine. I believe this is a upper respiratory infection. Tomorrow she is going back to the Vet for another checkup. Just for the record, I...
I have been bathing everyday. The doctor does not believe this animal is dehydrated at all. I believe one nare is blocked. We are at a high humidity right now because it is raining. The Russian died 3 weeks ago. The doctor believed it was old age and yes he was very very old. The person...
I think you are right, but i tried to uplug them a few hours ago with no avail. I did the same thing with the chickens when they had bubbles in their eyes and their nares were indeed blocked. I thought baytril is bad for their digestive system. I am very worried about her. I wish it was...
Thanks for the input. Can you advise of the treatment. I just reviewed an article. Bubbles in eyes indicated that the nares are plugged and things are backing up. Bathing her does not help. [hr]
Just so everyone knows, i have had this tortoise for 10 year with no problem.
I can see how the scales look dry by the macro lense and the flash. The scales don't look dry in person. The humidity is ideal. I don't believe it is a humidity problem and either does the vet when he examined her. I just took a closer look and you can barely see a very tiny amount of fluid...
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It is raining out so I am not worried about humity. Also, I just gave her a bath. She has been in the same location for over 10 years. Along with the Russian. It worked out very well.
The vet tech says it is upper respiratory. My best friend who has had a Sulcata for 25 years told me...
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I am worried that it is mycoplasm. My sister says it is normal as well. But if anyone can review the pics, I would appreciate it. In chickens bubbles in the eyes are mycoplams and upper respiratory.
Here is pictures of my 10 year old redfoot with bubbles in her eye. She is not eating well and is restless. In when a bath her she tried to get out and sticks up her head. I am afraid this is do to respiratory problems.
Here is the history:
We have had three 3 tortoises for 10 years. One...