Hi
Please can you help me to identify this very annoying invasive weed and whether it is safe to feed to my tortoises?
Regards
Julie
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- 22 Jun 2019, 11:35
- Forum: Identification of Plants from outside of the UK
- Topic: Weeds
- Replies: 1
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- 11 Mar 2018, 11:36
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Problem With Shell
- Replies: 11
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Re: Problem With Shell
Thanks Asecca for your concern. No I’ve no idea how Hinge became poorly. What could possibly be buried that may have bitten her? She’s doing really well so hoping she will be ok.
Julie
Julie
- 11 Mar 2018, 11:18
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Problem With Shell
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11877
Re: Problem With Shell
Morning Nina Thanks for your latest reply. I checked with the vet regarding the heating and he said in this particular situation I didn’t need to keep the heating on 24/7 but also that it wouldn’t do her any harm either. She’s doing really well and goes for her third injection tomorrow. Many thanks ...
- 08 Mar 2018, 07:53
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Problem With Shell
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11877
Re: Problem With Shell
Morning Thanks again for your concern. No I didn’t know to keep the lamp on 24/7 whilst she’s on the antibiotics so thanks so much for telling me that. I specifically asked the vet if there was anything I needed to look out for or anything I could do to improve the situation and there was no advice ...
- 07 Mar 2018, 07:10
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Problem With Shell
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11877
Re: Problem With Shell
Good morning Many thanks to both Lin and Nina for your much appreciated replies. Took an hour off work yesterday to take Hinge to the vets and so pleased I went sooner rather than later. She has a systemic infection bless her and has been started on a course of 3 antibiotic injections. I’m upset I d...
- 05 Mar 2018, 12:25
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Problem With Shell
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11877
Problem With Shell
Hi, this morning I noticed this mark on one of my tortoises. There appears to be 2 tiny holes and around it the shell is pink in colour which makes me think the area could be infected. Any ideas what this could be please and what treatment would you advise? [attachment=0]B34CADBE-658E-4AF6-98DD-AC65...