Bubbles in Tortoise Eyes

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Laura said:
Could this redfoot have gotten it from the Russian that died?
Terry, When you say 'I have never heard of Mycoplasma in the redfoot community' do you mean that redfoots just dont get it? Are somehow immune to it?
Are there different strains? Could a test be a false positive?
What kind of precautions does the OP need to take now to keep other torts safe?

IF this is in fact myco.. then absolutely! I've just never heard of anyone.. other than "Indian Star" keepers and Mediterranean keepers.. that have had to deal with this type of virus with redfoots! - doesn't mean this could be a first.

ANOTHER example of what can/could/will happen with species from different continents that are mixed or kept within close contact.. cross-contamination! Do a Google on Mycoplasma.. it's deadly

Redfoot tortoises are tough "amongst" themselves. One has to really be 'out-of-order' to kill one. Redfoot tortoise needs are about the easiest of most tortoises that are kept today ( they are so tolerant )..... still - like keeping any species - each has their own specific needs. DON'T MIX THEM!!!

Hope this scares everybody to be more attentive to husbandry practices!!!!

Terry K
 
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