1 inch worm ...urrrr

jandh · 04-09-2010, 12:28 PM

I had all my tortoises wormed for the secong time 9 days ago .and today while cleaning an enclosure found some poo with an 1 inch worm , dead i think . do you think this is just coming out from the worming even tho it was 9 days ago or is this a new worm . thanks

**16 shells** · 04-09-2010, 01:59 PM

It is probably from the worming medication, worms when alive stick to the gut walls intestines, the medication should kill them off and they are eventualy passed easier.

jandh · 05-09-2010, 01:57 PM

Thanks paul ...

04-09-2010, 12:28 PM	#1
jandh Member Hatched Join Date: May 2008 Location: essex Posts: 295	1 inch worm ...urrrr I had all my tortoises wormed for the secong time 9 days ago .and today while cleaning an enclosure found some poo with an 1 inch worm , dead i think . do you think this is just coming out from the worming even tho it was 9 days ago or is this a new worm . thanks __________________ i love torts

04-09-2010, 01:59 PM	#2
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	It is probably from the worming medication, worms when alive stick to the gut walls intestines, the medication should kill them off and they are eventualy passed easier. __________________ Paul.

05-09-2010, 01:57 PM	#3
jandh Member Hatched Join Date: May 2008 Location: essex Posts: 295	Thanks paul ... __________________ i love torts

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