Took my little guy to get a first check-up at one of the vets listed in the vets section but while he knew basic reptile info he didn't seem knowledgable about RF's specifically.
First he gave me a pamphlet on a dessert tort and told me they are all the same. Then he gave me advice that contradicted a lot of what I've read and/or learned here including the need for humidity. After less than 1 minute with the tort he sexed my 4" tort which I thought wasn't possible at this age. Then he scared the crap out of me by saying the neck movement while breathing meant my RF was sick. I have since (after completing a run of antibiotics) found info that says this is normal.
So I am now turning to you all, whom I have come to trust,
1- Does this all seem wrong or am I over reacting?
2- Is the neck moving thing fairly normal?
3- Does anyone know of a vet that is experienced with RF's in or around the Portland, Oregon area?
Just for fun. This is Touché:
First he gave me a pamphlet on a dessert tort and told me they are all the same. Then he gave me advice that contradicted a lot of what I've read and/or learned here including the need for humidity. After less than 1 minute with the tort he sexed my 4" tort which I thought wasn't possible at this age. Then he scared the crap out of me by saying the neck movement while breathing meant my RF was sick. I have since (after completing a run of antibiotics) found info that says this is normal.
So I am now turning to you all, whom I have come to trust,
1- Does this all seem wrong or am I over reacting?
2- Is the neck moving thing fairly normal?
3- Does anyone know of a vet that is experienced with RF's in or around the Portland, Oregon area?
Just for fun. This is Touché: