rescued russian tortoise

[tort man]

Hi im new to the forum. I have just rescued a 5 to 8 year old russian tort. He is extremely shy and i was curious if any one has experienced a rescued tortoise and if they ever truly get used to a new home. He was taken to the vet right away she was surprised he was alive! All the blood work comes back tomorrow. We will find out if he is even going to survive.

 

[Jacqui]

Welcome! What is wrong with him that he may not survive or that made the Vet surprised he is still alive?

 

[wellington]

Congrats for the rescue, hope all is well with him. If he is feeling that bad, it may be the reason he is so shy. Get him back on his feet, give him to get used to you and his new home and I bet he falls head over heels over his hero rescuer

 

[dmarcus]

Welcome to the forum..

 

[nicoleandrocky]

Welcome to the forum!
It all really depends on the health, and personality of the rescue. Hopefully he fits right into your family and is ok

 

[tort man]

Welcome! What is wrong with him that he may not survive or that made the Vet surprised he is still alive?

She said that he had some signs of of possible kidney and liver failure due to his over grown beak skin condition and shell. She also said it could just be years of neglect im doing everything possible to help him. He was sooooo dehydrated. i soak him 3 times a day and a whole list of things she told me to do.

 

[Laura]

wow.. yes,, in time if they survive,, they do get used to , and appreciate the better life.. give him time.. dont disturb too much. sunshine and a good diet..
pictures when you can...

 

[tort man]

thanks find out tomorrow. hopefully good news.

 

[tort man]

wow.. yes,, in time if they survive,, they do get used to , and appreciate the better life.. give him time.. dont disturb too much. sunshine and a good diet..
pictures when you can...

i will hoping for the best thanks.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[Arizona Sulcata]

Welcome!

 

[Zamric]

Welcome to the Forum!

Any news yet? Rescue at this stage can be rough! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

 

[tort man]

Welcome to the Forum!

Any news yet? Rescue at this stage can be rough! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

No news yet but he is more energetic then he has been since ive had him!

 

[tort man]

The ver just called he cot a clean bill of health!!! Just a lot of T.L.C needed now thanks everyone!!!!!!

 

[Momof4]

That is great news!!

 

[Utah Lynn]

Great news, Tort man. Great save.

 

[Jacqui]

The ver just called he cot a clean bill of health!!! Just a lot of T.L.C needed now thanks everyone!!!!!!

That's wonderful news!!

 

[laramie]

Hi tortman, nice to meet you and welcome to TFO. That is wonderful that you rescued that little guy. Please keep us imformed

 

[pam]

Keep up the good work he is lucky to have you taking care of him

 

[TORTOISEMAN1]

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!