Sid depresses

jackieb · 03-09-2008, 03:14 PM

I have been to the vets with Sid, he said he thinks she is depressed because of the weather. He is expecting quite a few torts to suffer this year. She is lucky because she has got enough body fat to survive winter. I have got to get her a 160 w uva & uvb light to try and snap her out of it, also a cuttle fish and reptavite. He gave her some pelets that I have to soak and put with her food. If these don't work he will give her some blood test and xrays. Her legs not holding her and the other symptoms he thinks are psychological, she wants to hibernate. I am hoping he is right and we can snap her out of it. At least he thinks it is nothing serious.

Thanks every one for all your advice.

Jackie

**Eire_Ade** · 03-09-2008, 03:31 PM

Hi Jackie,

I hope Sid comes round, the mega ray combined lamp is the best on the market for artificial lighting.

You will need to make a make shift indoor enclosure for her now then.

Are the pellets the trex ones, if so they are addictive so try not to keep giving them or you will possibly end up with a battle to eat weeds and flowers when she is better.

Please keep us updated.

**sarah** · 03-09-2008, 03:58 PM

Sounds like there is a bigger problem if she is having problems with her legs. Once warm is she still having problems walking?

sandy · 03-09-2008, 03:59 PM

Was this a tortoise vet you went to please?

jackieb · 03-09-2008, 04:22 PM

Yes, it was a tort vet, He had 600 tort's at one time he said. I don't know what pellets they are, he had them in his cupboard and put some into a bag for me, they are quite big and multi coloured. I have to soak them in water. He said they absorb the smell of the food they are put with. I have given her a warm bath today and she was fine on her legs. When I took her out she walked quite quickly, but I couldn't get her to eat.

Does anybody know the best place to buy one of these lamps please. He told me to go on the "eurorep site", but I cant find one on there. I have also rang the shop he told me to get an enclosure from, but I cant get there until the weekend. It's an Hagan he told me to get for her, they are really for fish!! They are what he uses!

Jackie

**sarah** · 03-09-2008, 04:23 PM

You can get mega ray from dazza at www.kimbosreptileworld.co.uk

sandy · 03-09-2008, 04:23 PM

You can get them at Kimbos sorry I dont have a link but its on here somewhere

**Eire_Ade** · 03-09-2008, 04:31 PM

Hi Jackie,

I have brought reptile stuff from Dazza at Kimbo's, highly recommended.

Also the Mega Ray is the best lamp for tortoises.

**Bindi** · 03-09-2008, 04:41 PM

I also get my stuff from Dazza, the Mega Ray is excellent

Bindi

jackieb · 03-09-2008, 04:49 PM

Thanks, would it be better to buy the lamp stand? Or would you recommend something else?

03-09-2008, 03:14 PM	#1
jackieb Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 47	Sid depresses I have been to the vets with Sid, he said he thinks she is depressed because of the weather. He is expecting quite a few torts to suffer this year. She is lucky because she has got enough body fat to survive winter. I have got to get her a 160 w uva & uvb light to try and snap her out of it, also a cuttle fish and reptavite. He gave her some pelets that I have to soak and put with her food. If these don't work he will give her some blood test and xrays. Her legs not holding her and the other symptoms he thinks are psychological, she wants to hibernate. I am hoping he is right and we can snap her out of it. At least he thinks it is nothing serious. Thanks every one for all your advice. Jackie

03-09-2008, 03:31 PM	#2
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Jackie, I hope Sid comes round, the mega ray combined lamp is the best on the market for artificial lighting. You will need to make a make shift indoor enclosure for her now then. Are the pellets the trex ones, if so they are addictive so try not to keep giving them or you will possibly end up with a battle to eat weeds and flowers when she is better. Please keep us updated. __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

03-09-2008, 03:58 PM	#3
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Sounds like there is a bigger problem if she is having problems with her legs. Once warm is she still having problems walking? __________________ 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

03-09-2008, 03:59 PM	#4
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Was this a tortoise vet you went to please? __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

03-09-2008, 04:23 PM	#6
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	You can get mega ray from dazza at www.kimbosreptileworld.co.uk __________________ 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

03-09-2008, 04:22 PM	#5
jackieb Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 47	Yes, it was a tort vet, He had 600 tort's at one time he said. I don't know what pellets they are, he had them in his cupboard and put some into a bag for me, they are quite big and multi coloured. I have to soak them in water. He said they absorb the smell of the food they are put with. I have given her a warm bath today and she was fine on her legs. When I took her out she walked quite quickly, but I couldn't get her to eat. Does anybody know the best place to buy one of these lamps please. He told me to go on the "eurorep site", but I cant find one on there. I have also rang the shop he told me to get an enclosure from, but I cant get there until the weekend. It's an Hagan he told me to get for her, they are really for fish!! They are what he uses! Jackie

03-09-2008, 04:31 PM	#8
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Jackie, I have brought reptile stuff from Dazza at Kimbo's, highly recommended. Also the Mega Ray is the best lamp for tortoises. __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

03-09-2008, 04:41 PM	#9
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	I also get my stuff from Dazza, the Mega Ray is excellent Bindi

03-09-2008, 04:49 PM	#10
jackieb Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 47	Thanks, would it be better to buy the lamp stand? Or would you recommend something else?

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