Sad Russian Tortoise news

[Gunter]

I think my RT has MBD .The underbelly is very soft.I have been giving plenty of calcium and I got vitashell.If nothing works I am going to the herp vet.

 

[wellington]

Sorry to hear that. Hope all turns out good for you and your friend

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Gunter:

I don't know if you're aware or not, so I'm going to tell you as if you DON'T know:

All the calcium in the world that you feed your tortoise through plants or supplements, just get pee'd right out if the tortoise doesn't also get good UVB from real sunshine. So if you don't have a GOOD UVB light or get the tortoise in the sun occasionally, he's not getting the calcium he needs for strong bones and shell.

 

[Gunter]

Hi Gunter:

I don't know if you're aware or not, so I'm going to tell you as if you DON'T know:

All the calcium in the world that you feed your tortoise through plants or supplements, just get pee'd right out if the tortoise doesn't also get good UVB from real sunshine. So if you don't have a GOOD UVB light or get the tortoise in the sun occasionally, he's not getting the calcium he needs for strong bones and shell.

Really?Thats not good.The only problem is where I live its cold right now and rainy,so I can't really take her outside.May is when the heat here gets warm.April is in the 70s here so I think that will work.

 

[Yvonne G]

There are some pretty good lights on the market that give out the UVB that the tortoise needs. They are expensive, but they work. Mercury Vapor Bulbs (MVB) similar to this:

http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?sku=211498954&sellerid=25209263

 

[dmmj]

I see you have it listed in your signature as a female but do you by any chance know how old it is? if it is a young one or and oldie but a goodie?
calcium won't work like stated above without access to sunlight or a good UVB bulb, do you have a light for it, since it is cold in your area right now? and if so how old is the bubl?
The reason I ask is it is unusual for an adult to go through this.

 

[lynnedit]

What Yvonne and the Captain said.
You know, if there is any question, think about getting a new bulb like a Powersun MVB now. Replace your previous one, just in case it is malfunctioning.

 

[Gunter]

I see you have it listed in your signature as a female but do you by any chance know how old it is? if it is a young one or and oldie but a goodie?
calcium won't work like stated above without access to sunlight or a good UVB bulb, do you have a light for it, since it is cold in your area right now? and if so how old is the bubl?
The reason I ask is it is unusual for an adult to go through this.

I think my RT is about 8 years olds maybe a bit less or more.The bulb is brand new only 2 weeks.

 

[Tom]

What sort of bulb are you using now? The Captain is right. It is very unusual for an adult to go through this...