I still remember how helpless my husband and I felt when we adopted three very sick tortoises back in April. As first time tortoise parents, we were clueless as to how to care for them. Without the support from this forum and its dedicated members who provided invaluable guidance, I am certain we would have had a different outcome today. So thank you all!
For those of you who remember, Heidi (the smallest one), was at the brink of death. Even the vet was not optimistic of her prognosis. Well, I am happy to report that she is doing very well. Her shells are hard, she has grown in size, she is alert, eats well, poops well, has gained her muscles back and moves around her enclosure quite easily. I can safely say that she has recovered!
I am posting some before and after photos my 3 tort babies. enjoy!
Before - Frosty & Frank (April, 2010)
Before - Heidi (April, 2010)
Frosty & Frank (June, 2010)
Heidi (June, 2010)
After - September, 2010
Heidi
Heidi, Frosty & Frank
(note: same container as the first photo - you can see how much Frosty and Frank have grown)
For those of you who remember, Heidi (the smallest one), was at the brink of death. Even the vet was not optimistic of her prognosis. Well, I am happy to report that she is doing very well. Her shells are hard, she has grown in size, she is alert, eats well, poops well, has gained her muscles back and moves around her enclosure quite easily. I can safely say that she has recovered!
I am posting some before and after photos my 3 tort babies. enjoy!
Before - Frosty & Frank (April, 2010)
Before - Heidi (April, 2010)
Frosty & Frank (June, 2010)
Heidi (June, 2010)
After - September, 2010
Heidi
Heidi, Frosty & Frank
(note: same container as the first photo - you can see how much Frosty and Frank have grown)