Tortoise-Update #2

pepper2924 · 11-12-2014, 12:30 PM

Just to say little Tortuga died during the night, we are gutted and the vet is too as she was doing so well. It has really knocked our confidence as first time keepers and we are not sure whether to risk getting another one, on our other threads people seemed to think we where doing fine, and Danny seemed to think from the information we said that this little tort had gotten it from its previous owner.
We don't really want to risk going through this again, all the family is really upset, she was the most loved tort.

**egyptiandan64** · 11-12-2014, 01:55 PM

I'm sorry to hear this

Tortoise keeping can be heart braking, but also very rewarding so no giving up now. Wait a bit and go on a search for a tortoise straight from the breeder.

Danny

emma_mcraf · 11-12-2014, 02:00 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news.

I can understand your heartbreak at losing little Tortuga. As Danny says, perhaps have a think about it and if you want to buy another tortoise in the future, there are some excellent breeders on here if you say what area you live in.
RIP little Tortuga. x

sandy · 11-12-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pepper2924

Just to say little Tortuga died during the night, we are gutted and the vet is too as she was doing so well. It has really knocked our confidence as first time keepers and we are not sure whether to risk getting another one, on our other threads people seemed to think we where doing fine, and Danny seemed to think from the information we said that this little tort had gotten it from its previous owner.
We don't really want to risk going through this again, all the family is really upset, she was the most loved tort.

Really sad to hear.
And its probably not the right time to think about another tortoise.
But what I would say is, get a tortoise from a recommended breeder, and a hatchling. As then you will know you are in charge of their health and diet etc. When you buy from a dealer/shop or the like, you really don't know their history.
When you buy from a hatchling, you are in charge of everything.

pepper2924 · 11-12-2014, 03:55 PM

Yeah we are all very upset, she was well loved, we thinking of burying her in the garden tomorrow, what should we bury her in as we have a few foxes in the area.
The most upsetting thing is the fact that we know we done everything we could.

Gordon · 11-12-2014, 05:03 PM

Sorry to hear she has not pulled through

as others have said don't give up if the stone was already there then it was not your fault, if I were you I would take everything you have learned from this and put it to good use with another tort
Please let us know where abouts you are and I'm sure we can point you in the right direction

Suze65 · 11-12-2014, 07:36 PM

So sorry to hear your sad news. I agree with everyone else, wait a while, but don't give up. Keeping tortoises is very rewarding , they are so special. There are lots of good breeders we can put you in touch with, and you can have a healthy hatchling.

Rowan · 12-12-2014, 09:06 AM

So sorry to hear this. Sending hugs xxxx

burnt toast · 12-12-2014, 11:32 PM

I am really sorry to hear your sad news

She was lucky to have a caring owner like you & I don't think that should go to waste, please consider another tort in the future when you are ready

Catwoman63 · 13-12-2014, 08:29 AM

I'm really sorry to hear this

xxx

11-12-2014, 12:30 PM	#1
pepper2924 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 15	Tortoise-Update #2 Just to say little Tortuga died during the night, we are gutted and the vet is too as she was doing so well. It has really knocked our confidence as first time keepers and we are not sure whether to risk getting another one, on our other threads people seemed to think we where doing fine, and Danny seemed to think from the information we said that this little tort had gotten it from its previous owner. We don't really want to risk going through this again, all the family is really upset, she was the most loved tort.

11-12-2014, 02:00 PM	#3
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I can understand your heartbreak at losing little Tortuga. As Danny says, perhaps have a think about it and if you want to buy another tortoise in the future, there are some excellent breeders on here if you say what area you live in. RIP little Tortuga. x __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

11-12-2014, 07:36 PM	#7
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	So sorry to hear your sad news. I agree with everyone else, wait a while, but don't give up. Keeping tortoises is very rewarding , they are so special. There are lots of good breeders we can put you in touch with, and you can have a healthy hatchling. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

12-12-2014, 09:06 AM	#8
Rowan Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bury St Edmunds Posts: 1,703	So sorry to hear this. Sending hugs xxxx __________________ Row xx

13-12-2014, 08:29 AM	#10
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	I'm really sorry to hear this xxx __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

11-12-2014, 01:55 PM	#2
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	I'm sorry to hear this Tortoise keeping can be heart braking, but also very rewarding so no giving up now. Wait a bit and go on a search for a tortoise straight from the breeder. Danny __________________

11-12-2014, 03:55 PM	#5
pepper2924 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 15	Yeah we are all very upset, she was well loved, we thinking of burying her in the garden tomorrow, what should we bury her in as we have a few foxes in the area. The most upsetting thing is the fact that we know we done everything we could.

11-12-2014, 05:03 PM	#6
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,674	Sorry to hear she has not pulled through as others have said don't give up if the stone was already there then it was not your fault, if I were you I would take everything you have learned from this and put it to good use with another tort Please let us know where abouts you are and I'm sure we can point you in the right direction

12-12-2014, 11:32 PM	#9
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,245	I am really sorry to hear your sad news She was lucky to have a caring owner like you & I don't think that should go to waste, please consider another tort in the future when you are ready

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