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Is my tortoise unwell???

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  • 19-02-2009 11:24pm
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    babe 2008
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    Hi all,

    I have a hermann tortoise approx 6mths now. He is almost 2 years old.
    He is normally quite outgoing, running around and climbing on his things.
    But the last 3-4 days he`s been sleeping alot and not eating at all which is worrying.
    As I said I only have him 6 months so am new to this and would be grateful of any information you might have.
    Also could anyone recommend a good vet that specialises in reptiles around the Dublin 5 area or anywhere on the northside.

    Thanks for your help..


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    Rory123
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    babe 2008 wrote: »
    Also could anyone recommend a good vet that specialises in reptiles around the Dublin 5 area or anywhere on the northside.
    John Bainbridge Of Argyle and Bainbridge in Dundrum is, from what I have heard from people who keep reptiles, to be the only man for the job (I'll no longer be recommending a vet in Bray).

    I can't help with the other stuff as frankly, I have no experience.


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    tallus
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    Rory123 wrote: »
    John Bainbridge Of Argyle and Bainbridge in Dundrum is, from what I have heard from people who keep reptiles, to be the only man for the job (I'll no longer be recommending a vet in Bray).

    I can't help with the other stuff as frankly, I have no experience.

    Seconded. Bainbridge is top man and he's around a long long time too.
    For the OP: you haven't really given much information on your tortoise setup or diet or hibernation ? how can people help if they have no information ......


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    paulinereidjda
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    babe 2008 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I have a hermann tortoise approx 6mths now. He is almost 2 years old.
    He is normally quite outgoing, running around and climbing on his things.
    But the last 3-4 days he`s been sleeping alot and not eating at all which is worrying.
    As I said I only have him 6 months so am new to this and would be grateful of any information you might have.
    Also could anyone recommend a good vet that specialises in reptiles around the Dublin 5 area or anywhere on the northside.

    Thanks for your help..
    your tortoise may be a bit cold , or he could have a build up uric acid , give him a bath and wait for him to go to the loo and clean out his system


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    gypsygirl
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    paulinereidjda wrote: »
    your tortoise may be a bit cold , or he could have a build up uric acid , give him a bath and wait for him to go to the loo and clean out his system


    I agree, give him a 15 minute soak and see if that makes him more active, My smaller tort (Smiff) needs a warm soak every 2 or 3 days to keep him active, otherwise he'll sleep most of the time.


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    babe 2008
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    hi thanks everyone ...i gave him a bath and cleaned his tank..doing better .. but still sleeping a lot ...:confused:


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    Rory123
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    Bring the animal to the vet! That's what they are for. If you can't justify spending the money on bringing the animal to the vet because it sleeps a lot, bring it for a general check-up and mention it to the vet while you are there.

    There is nobody here who can give you a magic answer on this one. No matter how experienced they are, they cannot see the animal and do tests on it, which is the best way to diagnose a problem. Only a vet specialising in reptiles can.


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