Vet Check today, hope all is well.

[Sudhira]

It has been around 2 weeks since rescuing this little Greek boy. According to experts here, he was wc before 1994, and has been in captivity since that time. He eats with gusto. His shell seemed a bit ratty and there are some areas in the plastron that look worse for the wear. I am hoping to help him return to full glory with the proper care.

We'll see what the vet says.

Do you know, how long it generally takes for a tort's shell to improve. It almost looks better already.

Many thanks

 

[katesgoey]

Hi Sudhira,

My Tank is a Leopard I adopted in January 2007. He was very lumpy. In the first year he showed new growth improvement and his lumpiness as a result seems diminished. I first noticed real improvement within the first 7 months. I noticed the other day his latest new growth is even better. I think it depends on the extent of damage, the new environment and diet, humidity and exercise. Hope that gives you some idea.

 

[Sudhira]

Thanks Sandy,

Report on Sufi is good. Vet thinks he is around 30 years old, and has weathered his life in captivity well. She feels he is a bit under weight at 655 gms. His tongue was a bit lighter pink than she would like. She feels that with his improved diet, proper temperature, lighting and humidity, that this will improve. I must take a fresh poo in for fecal check. No respiratory ills, which make me so relieved. She said his eyes are bright and he is spry, all good signs! Yay!

 

[Stazz]

Great news from the vet !!! So glad to hear it Sudhira !!! Im so glad to hear that Im sure he will be so happy in his new home with you!

 

[Sudhira]

Thanks Stazz! Me too. What a darling tortoise, but then what tortoises are not? I did add another CHE for night, as the the temps here have dipped a bit.

So fun!

 

[egyptiandan]

What is his straight carapace length (SCL)? With that I can give you an idea of what he should weigh. Here's how to measure http://tortoiseforum.org/thread-6948.html

Danny

 

[katesgoey]

Sudhira - glad the vet check went well! Now you can breathe a sigh of relief and start really enjoying your new found friend. Have Fun!!

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What is his straight carapace length (SCL)? With that I can give you an idea of what he should weigh. Here's how to measure http://tortoiseforum.org/thread-6948.html

Danny

Danny -I'm curious to know how do you calculate what their weight should be after measuring their SCL?

 

[Sudhira]

I will measure him today, and post. Thanks a heap!

 

[egyptiandan]

The secrets out I do it here http://www.ahailey.f9.co.uk/menu.htm
Just click on condition calculations. It works for any Greek, Hermanns or Marginated 100mm or over.

Danny

 

[Sudhira]

82% according to calcs. Looks like we have some work to do. Guess I should invest in a proper scale...