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kensopher
at Wed Jan 17 14:58:58 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by kensopher ]
Having not examine the turtle firsthand, it's hard for us to comment on whether the Dr. did the right thing. I can certainly understand what was done, and why. It's all fairly standard. Baytril is a very powerful antibiotic, so the Vet. must have suspected some sort of respiratory ailment. Some Vets. don't like to give Baytril subcutaneously (just under the skin), but many have and will do it often with great results.
$165 is pretty pricey, but your location and the credentials of the Vet. play a big role in that.
I agree with the recommendations concerning hibernation. Trust me, though, you really want to get the humidity issue addressed! It is even more important than temperature for an Ornate!!! Get your hands on an instrument to measure humidity in exact percentage...you can buy them at any decent pet store. Shoot for an air humidity of 50 to 60 percent and no more. I'm sure others will chime in with suggestions also.
I think you're doing a good thing, Terryo. Don't let anyone discourage you simply because you've done something that every single one of us has done with our turtles...made a mistake. While difficult and upsetting, it's one of the best ways to learn.
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RE: back from the vet with Nora - kensopher, Wed Jan 17 14:58:58 2007