Hi there,
Someone emailed me through a friend regarding her tortoise and I really don't know how to help her. This is the email pasted:
"I have a one year old that I bought from a guy on craigslist. He has mistreated it. He didn't have any heat on it or any ultraviolet light on it. It won't eat. I can't afford to take it to the vet. I am afraid I am just watching it die. I have bought a aquarium for it. I try to hand feed it. It just won't eat. I have grown quite attached to it. Do you have any ideas who I could give it too. Thanks"
I could try to take care of it but I don't have a clue as to where to start. I know the lack of uv light is a ginormous no bueno but perhaps maybe the little guy isn't used to the food she's giving him? I'm still waiting on her to reply back but if any of you think you may know whats wrong with him please let me know. I thought of maybe recommending her to the az herpetological society but I'm not sure what they'll do to a sick little sulcata
Please let me know. Thanks very much.
Someone emailed me through a friend regarding her tortoise and I really don't know how to help her. This is the email pasted:
"I have a one year old that I bought from a guy on craigslist. He has mistreated it. He didn't have any heat on it or any ultraviolet light on it. It won't eat. I can't afford to take it to the vet. I am afraid I am just watching it die. I have bought a aquarium for it. I try to hand feed it. It just won't eat. I have grown quite attached to it. Do you have any ideas who I could give it too. Thanks"
I could try to take care of it but I don't have a clue as to where to start. I know the lack of uv light is a ginormous no bueno but perhaps maybe the little guy isn't used to the food she's giving him? I'm still waiting on her to reply back but if any of you think you may know whats wrong with him please let me know. I thought of maybe recommending her to the az herpetological society but I'm not sure what they'll do to a sick little sulcata
Please let me know. Thanks very much.