Only recently that it has been brought up that nyctotherus might be harmful. I don't think it is. It's mind blowing the first time you see it. I've never worried about it and still don't but when you treat for other protozoa... it is wiped out also.
If she defecates in their enclosure... odds are pretty good that the other tortoises will get what she has considering their favorite food. This is no different than birds going from one enclosure to another outdoors.
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Originally Posted by LYNNEE
Hi all, Dolly is doing really well, eats like a horse and seems to be well.
however I did see lots of worms in her poo, quite alot actually so sent off a poo sample to wormcount.com. Just gor her results back and they found OXYUIDS 1340epg and also Nyctotherus (protozoa).
I've already gave her a dose of the Panacur but she now needs Flagyl., so she will need to go to the vets.
What I wanted to ask is.. Is having Nyctotherus really bad? and the other day she climbed over into Ronnie and Reggies enclosure (found her eating their food) will they be a risk now of Protozoa?
Thanks Lynne x
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