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My friend bought a star tort who is unwell.Tim has not eaten past 10 days.we took him to the vet who have him injection.He forcefully administered melon juice along with medicines.The process has been going on past 8 days.But no use.He has also not passed poop for some time.kindly...
Hi Niaa.Are you sure it's the blown intestine.Actually male tortoise show off their male organs under stressful or happy situation.Mine too does when we put him under shower happily enjoys and then when dries retracts the part slowly in.Just check for that.if not then check with other members...
Hi dear where you reside.if in Mumbai please share your location as my tort too suffered from respiratory problem and my bet who also sees reptile has helped me out now my baby is fine.if you want to consult to let me know.
Hi friends I am again here with new question.Today my baby torts stool was loose.Means he usually poops in water dish which is firm.Yesterdayvas a change in his diet i added radish and carrot leaves.He usually has lady finger cucumber carrot and hibiscus flower and leaves and timothy hay...
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As shanu said I feed them with mixture of cucumber,okra,and timothy hay powder which I grinded after ordering online.One meal consist of clintro,hibiscus flower and leaves.I have also planted pricky pear which I plan to give them when it rain as veggies become bit difficult to get.other stuff...
No Yvonne we stay in Mumbai and climate is very hot and humid.So no bulbs are used as night temp.is around 32 degree celcius.which is good enough for them.Only thing she bought the tort in car with ac on so can this be the reason.
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My friend bought a baby tort.The baby was fine till yesterday when she bought to my place.I noticed that he was constantly rubbing his eyes.His eyes are watering.We took the tort to the vet who orescribed ciplox eyedrops.He has slowed down on his diet too.He has been passing stool...
Thanks a lot.Today I took them in car for 4 hrs drive we took all precaution like giving food water and their tray to give soaks.They were fine atleast till now.We were back by 5and then gave them soak.They enjoyed the soak and picnic.Ate their lunch of 1small okra each.I want ro know do okra...
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Planning to go on holiday with kids.We also plan to take our baby torts.Will be travelling by 3tier ac coach.What precautions to be taken while travelling.We plan to take them in pet carrier.Do suggest precaution.I have no one to take care of them.In Mumbai caretakers dont take care...
Hi,My name is Saba and I live in mumbai.I have three star tort babies which we found at my uncles farm at karjat.The fourth one died as he was bitten by dogs.We bought them to mumbai and are very happy.They prefer all the said diet which you have mention but okra being their favourite.They...
Hi friends,kindly advice me what substrate should I use in the pen for my star tort.Right now the are in coarse sand ie aquarium sand.do I need to change it.if then with what?They enjoy digging and sleeping in sand with their neck out.Kindly advice
Hi friends,My name is saba and I have two star torts which I rescued from my uncles farm.They aree healthy as said by a vet.My only concern is what calcium supplement to be provided.I give them cucumber,ladyfinger,dhaniya,parsley,and hibiscus flower and leaves in mix salad form and they enjoy a...