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help please Posted: 27/11/2015 by Anitaku |
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Please could you give me some advice. My tortoise usually hibernates in his outside house and has done so for at least the last 25 years quite happily. This year I thought he had settled down, then I found him out on the garden and noticed that there was blood on his straw. I am not sure whether he was attacked or whether he injured himself knocking his ramp down, (he has the ramp to get into his house as there is a slight step and in the winter I put it up over the entrance). Now he is still awake, I cleaned him up and sponged off the blood, but he seems reluctant to go into his house now. I have looked and cannot see any intruders and last night he did venture just inside but tonight he is outside his house on the ramp. I am really worried and don't know what to do for him. Any ideas. Thanks. | |
Re: help please Posted: 27/11/2015 by Tom |
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Hello, It is unusually mild at the moment which may explain his behaviour. You need to have it checked over by a vet. It is dangerous to hibe' an injured tortoise. If you click on "The Tortoise" box you will find other hibe' methods which are worth considering in the future. Regards, Tom | |
Re: help please Posted: 28/11/2015 by Anitaku |
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Thanks Tom appreciate your help. | |