Tortoise

[jackie2565]

I have a poorly almost 2 year old Spir Thighed tortoise, been to the vets, she has what looks like a wort under her tail. Sleeps alot, not eating much. I have been told that they take a long time to get ill and a long time to get better. Any ideas welcome.

[woofgang]

what did the vet say? are they used to looking after torts? it doesn't sound like it !!
If you say what part of the country you are in I might know of a proper tortoise vet.

[lankeela]

Has she been hibernating? They take a while to start eating properly after waking up.

[woofgang]

They shouldn't....they should drink within 24 hours and eat within a couple of days...if they d on't they are not warm enough :-(

[jules77]

I lost my tortoise a few years ago, I had her over 40 years. She had been to the vets being tube fed, but died after we thought we was improving and I bought her home, after which time she stopped eating again. Now she has woken up out of hibernation she shouldnt be allowed to hibernate again, without food she wont have any energy and I guess that is why she is sleeping a lot. I would recommend you join the tortoise forum and ask for advice there.

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/

[wildwood]

If it was the Vet who told you the "I have been told that they take a long time to get ill and a long time to get better", you definitely need another Vet.

Is it really a wart?

[nextqueen]

i cannot imagine the size of a 2 yr old tortoise. As she is spur thighed and just coming out of the baby stage im guessing, are you sure its not a spur growing in this area, hence the name of the type of species renowned for this feature? they do have a spur on each thigh. im so envious of you, this is my favourite pet ever, they fascinate me and have their own little characters. hope she gets well soon, very soon. has she just come out of hibernation? please keep us posted.

[jackie2565]

Hi thankyou for your help, it wasn't the vet that told me they take a while to get ill and then a while to get better. I took her to a reptile vet and he was very good. He gave her a full examination, gave her fluid and also mixed up a solution to put onto the area. She hasn't been in hibernation so thats not the problem. As for the spirs i do know where they are and they are not on the tail!!! She actually has got a little better over the weekend and is eating a little and has now had a poo a couple of times. Everyone in the family is watching her every move, so that not to miss any change.