Do tortoises need regular check ups?

DoodleBopper · 13-02-2009, 05:41 PM

I have a 3 year old Hermanns tortoise and was wondering if he needs to have like any regular check ups or anything?

trulytortoises · 13-02-2009, 05:42 PM

i wonder this too. mine are 3 and 1

sandy · 13-02-2009, 05:43 PM

Personally I dont get my tortoises checked.
But I know a lot of keepers on here do. Its a matter of choice.
Although if bought at a petshop, then its probably a wise idea to get them checked.

Mrs Frog · 13-02-2009, 05:44 PM

I think it is best before hibernation and worming is best done by a vet if you are a new owner

DoodleBopper · 13-02-2009, 05:46 PM

Okay thanks. Will any vets do tortoise check ups and stuff?

sandy · 13-02-2009, 05:52 PM

If you want your tortoise checked, you need a reptile/tortoise vet, as ordinary vets have little knowledge on reptiles. Unless they keep them themselves.
There is a list on this site I think of reputable tortoise vets.

DoodleBopper · 13-02-2009, 05:55 PM

Thanks, I checked the list however there are no vets listed for norfolk, which is where I live.

STEWIE · 13-02-2009, 05:57 PM

I think any tort you first aquire no matter where its from (not every breeder is from shelled warriors and has as high a standard as they do) should have the once over, for your peace of mind if for no other reason.
Mine eat alot of bird pooh(sounds charming) throughout summer, there are alot of birds were i live and my torts literally race me to get to it first i`m not lying aswell, i`ve had many tugs of war with my stubborn torts trying to get it out of their mouths(yuck), lol.
This is the reason mine get checked yearly but i think most people dont have flocks of birds visiting their gardens like me so just get them checked the once upon first aquiring them and thats it until you feel yourself you`d like them to have another check, its instinct i think aswell, just go with what you feel is best.

DoodleBopper · 13-02-2009, 06:00 PM

okay thanks

13-02-2009, 05:41 PM	#1
DoodleBopper Member Hatchling Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk Posts: 717	Do tortoises need regular check ups? I have a 3 year old Hermanns tortoise and was wondering if he needs to have like any regular check ups or anything?

13-02-2009, 05:42 PM	#2
trulytortoises Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 634	i wonder this too. mine are 3 and 1 __________________ ~Beth~ 1.1.0- THB- williow(f) & cavalli(m)

13-02-2009, 05:43 PM	#3
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Personally I dont get my tortoises checked. But I know a lot of keepers on here do. Its a matter of choice. Although if bought at a petshop, then its probably a wise idea to get them checked. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

13-02-2009, 05:44 PM	#4
Mrs Frog Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,419	I think it is best before hibernation and worming is best done by a vet if you are a new owner __________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1442...06053/?fref=nf

13-02-2009, 05:52 PM	#6
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	If you want your tortoise checked, you need a reptile/tortoise vet, as ordinary vets have little knowledge on reptiles. Unless they keep them themselves. There is a list on this site I think of reputable tortoise vets. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

13-02-2009, 05:46 PM	#5
DoodleBopper Member Hatchling Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk Posts: 717	Okay thanks. Will any vets do tortoise check ups and stuff?

13-02-2009, 05:55 PM	#7
DoodleBopper Member Hatchling Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk Posts: 717	Thanks, I checked the list however there are no vets listed for norfolk, which is where I live.

13-02-2009, 05:57 PM	#8
STEWIE Member Incubating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: wirral Posts: 158	I think any tort you first aquire no matter where its from (not every breeder is from shelled warriors and has as high a standard as they do) should have the once over, for your peace of mind if for no other reason. Mine eat alot of bird pooh(sounds charming) throughout summer, there are alot of birds were i live and my torts literally race me to get to it first i`m not lying aswell, i`ve had many tugs of war with my stubborn torts trying to get it out of their mouths(yuck), lol. This is the reason mine get checked yearly but i think most people dont have flocks of birds visiting their gardens like me so just get them checked the once upon first aquiring them and thats it until you feel yourself you`d like them to have another check, its instinct i think aswell, just go with what you feel is best.

13-02-2009, 06:00 PM	#9
DoodleBopper Member Hatchling Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk Posts: 717	okay thanks

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