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I have an adult male Wood that had a respitory infection when I got him about one month ago. I keep him at 88 degrees( I know its warm for a north american wood) and he eats fine. My concern is its not going away even after a trip to a vet that couldn't find his ass with two hands. He said to use tetracycline which doesn't do a whole lot but I keep using it. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRICIATED.
TOM

>>I have an adult male Wood that had a respitory infection when I got him about one month ago. I keep him at 88 degrees( I know its warm for a north american wood) and he eats fine. My concern is its not going away even after a trip to a vet that couldn't find his ass with two hands. He said to use tetracycline which doesn't do a whole lot but I keep using it. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRICIATED.
>>TOM

First get Baytril for the RI

Next lower the temperatures, otherwise you'll cook the poor turtle to death. They're usually most active at temps of 75-80F.
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Jeff H.
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I do plan on lowering the temp I was just trying to keep him warm enough to fight the infection.
Thank you
Tom

>>I do plan on lowering the temp I was just trying to keep him warm enough to fight the infection.
>>Thank you
>>Tom

You will need to go to a competant herp vet to get Baytril. I would keep the temp around 85F until he overcomes the RI. You will need to get Baytril for him to fully recover though.
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Jeff H.
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