I received a russian tortoise. He does not move much. One of his eyes barely opens and the other opens a little. He mouth opens for a few seconds then closes. He only takes one of two steps at a time. Is he sick, or do some tortoises act like this after being shipped? I know he needs to see the vet anyway since i just got him, But i was wondering if this is normal, if the reptile store shipped him like this, and anything i can do to help him, i read it could be a vitinam A defincy, or penmonia. He also doesn't eat.
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New Russian Tortoise doesn't move.
eshuhood
Apr 29, 2004 12:23 PM
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brad wilson
Apr 29, 2004 12:34 PM
Go to www.russiantortoise.org and read up on care and maintenance of russian tortoises.
The tort could be recovering from being shipped. It could be sick. It could be too cold/too hot/dehydrated/full of worms/etc.
A qualified veterinarian with reptile experience can help you figure that out. Be sure to take a fecal sample. Ask your vet for details on that.
In the mean time, try soaking the tortoise in a tub with maybe 1" of lukewarm water. This will help it rehydrate and maybe defecate. Let it soak about 10-15 minutes.
Be sure the tortoise has a warm basking area of around 90-100F, and a cooler area to hide where the temps are maybe 70-80F.
geckoman2003
Apr 29, 2004 03:32 PM
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