2 dead tortoises

mecca7 · 14-03-2007, 02:56 PM

Hello I recently acquired a new young hermans tortoise from ******* (removed for legal reasons please pm) , which were in 'perfect health' he said. However, the youngest died after about 1 month and my older one which I have had for about 1 and 1/2 years has also died of the same disease. I did go to thevets and got various treatments which did nothing at all. *********, do not want anything to do with this, is there anything I can do as I am very angry.

Steven

Dazza · 14-03-2007, 03:07 PM

I would have thought it will be very difficult unless you can get a vet to put in writing that the disease came from the tortoise you recently brought, as for a claim for the disease being passed on, well unfortunately they will just come back and say you should have quarantined the animals before introducing them. This is a frustrating situation but one which is all too common, best bet would be to put it behind you and try and find replacements from good uk breeders, try the TPG for a full list of UK breeders.

Just be careful about putting them back into your existing set up without proper sanitation, be awful if the bacteria was still in your equipment !!

I am really sorry for your loss !!

Darren

niamherrity · 14-03-2007, 03:29 PM

Poor you what a terrible thing to happen

Did you quarantine the new one or put it straight in with your old one

I don't blame you being mad

14-03-2007, 03:32 PM

Oh you poor thing I do feel for you. One other thing to consider is that were they both definately the same species of tortoise?

**sarah** · 14-03-2007, 04:12 PM

The dealers you brought your tortoises from deal in wild caught tortoises and are very well know from it. Your poor tortoises would have been wild caught and the stress they must have gone through must have been horrible. Its not your fault you were unaware.

yam yam · 14-03-2007, 07:09 PM

so sorry for your loss

14-03-2007, 07:32 PM

hi mecca

im so sorry to hear of your loss

if you bring your story to the attention of the TPG they will be able to advise you further

http://forums.shelledwarriors.co.uk/...&highlight=tpg

Peter Henryflash
and Vivienne veebee
and Nina
are all moderators on TPG so you could send them a pm via sw

i am sure they will assist you

nina · 15-03-2007, 12:49 PM

Thanks, Linda - I'm pm'ing Steven.

15-03-2007, 08:32 PM

You say thye both died of the same thing - what was that please?

Graham · 15-03-2007, 11:44 PM

Can you PM the name of the dealer? Something is actually being done about one notorious dealer, if it's the same dealer then people with experiences like yours are being asked to complete witness questionnaires for use in court, you could help to put him out of business.

14-03-2007, 02:56 PM	#1
mecca7 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 40	2 dead tortoises Hello I recently acquired a new young hermans tortoise from ***** (removed for legal reasons please pm) , which were in 'perfect health' he said. However, the youngest died after about 1 month and my older one which I have had for about 1 and 1/2 years has also died of the same disease. I did go to thevets and got various treatments which did nothing at all. *******, do not want anything to do with this, is there anything I can do as I am very angry. Steven

14-03-2007, 03:07 PM	#2
Dazza Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,486	I would have thought it will be very difficult unless you can get a vet to put in writing that the disease came from the tortoise you recently brought, as for a claim for the disease being passed on, well unfortunately they will just come back and say you should have quarantined the animals before introducing them. This is a frustrating situation but one which is all too common, best bet would be to put it behind you and try and find replacements from good uk breeders, try the TPG for a full list of UK breeders. Just be careful about putting them back into your existing set up without proper sanitation, be awful if the bacteria was still in your equipment !! I am really sorry for your loss !! Darren __________________ www.inkaproducts.co.uk www.megaray.co.uk

14-03-2007, 04:12 PM	#5
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	The dealers you brought your tortoises from deal in wild caught tortoises and are very well know from it. Your poor tortoises would have been wild caught and the stress they must have gone through must have been horrible. Its not your fault you were unaware. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

14-03-2007, 07:09 PM	#6
yam yam Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ESSEX UK Posts: 1,501	so sorry for your loss __________________ lorna 0.0.1 Testudo hermanni

15-03-2007, 12:49 PM	#8
nina Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,337	Thanks, Linda - I'm pm'ing Steven. __________________ http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk l

14-03-2007, 03:29 PM	#3
niamherrity Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: klidare/ireland Posts: 2,827	Poor you what a terrible thing to happen Did you quarantine the new one or put it straight in with your old one I don't blame you being mad

14-03-2007, 03:32 PM	#4
Cheffi Guest Posts: n/a	Oh you poor thing I do feel for you. One other thing to consider is that were they both definately the same species of tortoise?

14-03-2007, 07:32 PM	#7
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	hi mecca im so sorry to hear of your loss if you bring your story to the attention of the TPG they will be able to advise you further http://forums.shelledwarriors.co.uk/...&highlight=tpg Peter Henryflash and Vivienne veebee and Nina are all moderators on TPG so you could send them a pm via sw i am sure they will assist you

15-03-2007, 08:32 PM	#9
wizzasmum Guest Posts: n/a	You say thye both died of the same thing - what was that please?

15-03-2007, 11:44 PM	#10
Graham Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Shepperton, England Posts: 443	Can you PM the name of the dealer? Something is actually being done about one notorious dealer, if it's the same dealer then people with experiences like yours are being asked to complete witness questionnaires for use in court, you could help to put him out of business.

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