Sunshine82
New Member
Hi All,
I'm a new to all this and have a few questions. I purchased a leopard tortoise hatchling from a pet store just before Thanksgiving. They told me she was about three weeks old then. I've assumed she is female for now. Her name is Littlefoot.
When I first brought her home she seemed to be more active. Now she barely moves from her spot and sleeps all day. Her eyes are shut most of the time. She goes to her food but falls asleep when she gets there.
I took her to a vet yesterday and she had xrays and a fecal exam. They were not able to obtain a blood sample to check for infection. They were not able to find much. I was told she had parasites pinworm and another parasite (oxyurids and nyctotherus ) They also found a moderate amount of gas and some inflammation.
They treated her with metronidazole and fenbendazole and also Plasmalyte.
Today she seemed eager to eat her food. I checked on her in the afternoon and made sure she took a drink of water .She ate a little more and fell asleep by her food and hasn't moved for the rest of the day.
My question is this How much energy / activity can I expect from such a young tortoise. Is this normal?
I'm supposed to call the vet back tomorrow. They may consider giving her an antibiotic if she doesn't improve.
I don't want to be a hypochondriac tortoise owner . though
Thanks in advance
I'm a new to all this and have a few questions. I purchased a leopard tortoise hatchling from a pet store just before Thanksgiving. They told me she was about three weeks old then. I've assumed she is female for now. Her name is Littlefoot.
When I first brought her home she seemed to be more active. Now she barely moves from her spot and sleeps all day. Her eyes are shut most of the time. She goes to her food but falls asleep when she gets there.
I took her to a vet yesterday and she had xrays and a fecal exam. They were not able to obtain a blood sample to check for infection. They were not able to find much. I was told she had parasites pinworm and another parasite (oxyurids and nyctotherus ) They also found a moderate amount of gas and some inflammation.
They treated her with metronidazole and fenbendazole and also Plasmalyte.
Today she seemed eager to eat her food. I checked on her in the afternoon and made sure she took a drink of water .She ate a little more and fell asleep by her food and hasn't moved for the rest of the day.
My question is this How much energy / activity can I expect from such a young tortoise. Is this normal?
I'm supposed to call the vet back tomorrow. They may consider giving her an antibiotic if she doesn't improve.
I don't want to be a hypochondriac tortoise owner . though
Thanks in advance