Meganf
New Member
Hello,
I am a new tortoise owner and I am looking for help from people with experience with tortoise herpesvirus. I received a phone call from my vet this morning with test results that confirmed my 3 month old red foot hatchling is positive for tortoise alpha herpesvirus. My tortoise is very ill and has been for almost 2 weeks. My vet said the prognosis is poor to guarded. I'm hoping to hear real life experience from people so that I can know what to expect. I know this is often fatal, but my vet said there is the possibility that he will improve. Thank you so much.
I am a new tortoise owner and I am looking for help from people with experience with tortoise herpesvirus. I received a phone call from my vet this morning with test results that confirmed my 3 month old red foot hatchling is positive for tortoise alpha herpesvirus. My tortoise is very ill and has been for almost 2 weeks. My vet said the prognosis is poor to guarded. I'm hoping to hear real life experience from people so that I can know what to expect. I know this is often fatal, but my vet said there is the possibility that he will improve. Thank you so much.