Hello from a pair of new owners. - Page 3

sandy · 02-02-2007, 11:31 PM

The time to worry is if he is gulping with his mouth open, as this could be a sign of rns.
Bathing is very important, as dehydration is one of the biggest killers of young torts. So bathing
at least once a day for a week or two is needed. If he passes white stuff (completely normal)
the white stuff should be the consistancy of cream, not thick and gritty. You have found a great
site with lots of friendly folk, all willing to help.
No question is too silly to ask, the only silly one is the one not asked<g>. So feel free to ask.

Treacle · 03-02-2007, 10:55 AM

We've just got back from the vets and Victor is okay!

It looks like he's not had the best start in life, his shell is a little on the soft side and he's apparently been growing too fast, but the Vet said with the right husbandry from now on he should recover nicely

He's currently back in his house chomping on a dandelion leaf!

Lizzie x

niamherrity · 03-02-2007, 11:15 AM

Great news guy's best of luck with him.

x

ChristyJade · 03-02-2007, 11:33 AM

Glad he has come to you for a better rest of life then!

Good Luck with him

x

Treacle · 03-02-2007, 12:08 PM

Well he's seems fine after his trip to the vet and has just enjoyed a bath in the sun.

I'll have to charge the camera up today and take some photos for the photo section of the site.

THanks agian for all your advice and support.

Nick and Lizzie.

03-02-2007, 01:30 PM

Well done both of you.... he looks like he is nice and relaxed in his bath.... its lovely isnt it when the sun is out shining on them.

The sun was shining right on my Herman's table this morning - he was lapping it up.

Deb

03-02-2007, 02:52 PM

treacle

good news about victor

im sure with your love and care he will go from strength to strength

yam yam · 03-02-2007, 05:51 PM

thats great news glad he ok if you put some cuttlefish in his table he should munch on that it will his shell as will the limestone flour on his weeds

Treacle · 03-02-2007, 06:55 PM

Thanks

I've already got him a cuttlefish which he loves, and I've ordered some limestone flower which should hopefully arrive on Monday, so fingers crossed he will be better in no time

There's so much to learn, but I'm loving it!

I grow my own veg our back garden, but I'm setting up a special plot for Victor's food; it's going to be strange encouraging weeds to grow after spending so much time trying to eradicate them!

Treacle x

yam yam · 03-02-2007, 07:08 PM

I grow my own veg our back garden, but I'm setting up a special plot for Victor's food; it's going to be strange encouraging weeds to grow after spending so much time trying to eradicate them!

Treacle x[/quote]

i know what you mean

02-02-2007, 11:31 PM	#21
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	The time to worry is if he is gulping with his mouth open, as this could be a sign of rns. Bathing is very important, as dehydration is one of the biggest killers of young torts. So bathing at least once a day for a week or two is needed. If he passes white stuff (completely normal) the white stuff should be the consistancy of cream, not thick and gritty. You have found a great site with lots of friendly folk, all willing to help. No question is too silly to ask, the only silly one is the one not asked<g>. So feel free to ask. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

03-02-2007, 11:33 AM	#24
ChristyJade Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 436	Glad he has come to you for a better rest of life then! Good Luck with him x __________________ Big Boy Now! My sewing blog: http://sewwwhat.wordpress.com/

03-02-2007, 05:51 PM	#28
yam yam Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ESSEX UK Posts: 1,501	thats great news glad he ok if you put some cuttlefish in his table he should munch on that it will his shell as will the limestone flour on his weeds __________________ lorna 0.0.1 Testudo hermanni

03-02-2007, 07:08 PM	#30
yam yam Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ESSEX UK Posts: 1,501	I grow my own veg our back garden, but I'm setting up a special plot for Victor's food; it's going to be strange encouraging weeds to grow after spending so much time trying to eradicate them! Treacle x[/quote] i know what you mean __________________ lorna 0.0.1 Testudo hermanni

03-02-2007, 10:55 AM	#22
Treacle Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Amasingstoke, Hampshire Posts: 72	We've just got back from the vets and Victor is okay! It looks like he's not had the best start in life, his shell is a little on the soft side and he's apparently been growing too fast, but the Vet said with the right husbandry from now on he should recover nicely He's currently back in his house chomping on a dandelion leaf! Lizzie x

03-02-2007, 11:15 AM	#23
niamherrity Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: klidare/ireland Posts: 2,827	Great news guy's best of luck with him. x

03-02-2007, 12:08 PM	#25
Treacle Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Amasingstoke, Hampshire Posts: 72	Well he's seems fine after his trip to the vet and has just enjoyed a bath in the sun. I'll have to charge the camera up today and take some photos for the photo section of the site. THanks agian for all your advice and support. Nick and Lizzie.

03-02-2007, 01:30 PM	#26
Glitter Guest Posts: n/a	Well done both of you.... he looks like he is nice and relaxed in his bath.... its lovely isnt it when the sun is out shining on them. The sun was shining right on my Herman's table this morning - he was lapping it up. Deb

03-02-2007, 02:52 PM	#27
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	treacle good news about victor im sure with your love and care he will go from strength to strength

03-02-2007, 06:55 PM	#29
Treacle Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Amasingstoke, Hampshire Posts: 72	Thanks I've already got him a cuttlefish which he loves, and I've ordered some limestone flower which should hopefully arrive on Monday, so fingers crossed he will be better in no time There's so much to learn, but I'm loving it! I grow my own veg our back garden, but I'm setting up a special plot for Victor's food; it's going to be strange encouraging weeds to grow after spending so much time trying to eradicate them! Treacle x

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