diamondbackterrapins treatment for Parasites

[Shana Stearn]

Shana Stearn

February 11, 2009 at 3:27 pm #22383

Thanks for all the information about parasites and available Vets! One of the reptile specialists at Fin & Feather pet shop in Eureka recommended the Garberville Vet Hosp., and I looked up on ARAV’s website, and found that the vet there, Dr. Roy Smith, is listed as a member. But due to the distance, I went to Arcata Vet Hosp. I had done a lot of research before I went in, and took in several specimens and my terrapin, and I seemed to know more about it than the vet. But she was very nice & did listen, did take the specimens back with her to the microscope, and concluded the terrapin has pin worm eggs, and gave me medicine for that. I kept pursuing with her about the strands of “fettuccine” that everyone thought was tapeworms & she was unsure of, so she took pictures of it, and posted it on a Vet Help Site. She called back the next day to say that the specimens were indeed tapeworms, and prescribed a different medicine for that parasite. So I’m in the process of treating Terrie for 2 different kinds of worms, and thoroughly cleaning her tank. My conclusion is that next time, I’m going down to Garberville to see the vet there, if I need to take in a herp again. Also, No More Live Fish for my terrapin – I had only given her one occaiaionally as a treat, but seems to be the source of the parasites. She’s on a dried food only diet from now on, which fortunately she loves. Thanks for all the help, Shana

[Jimbo Craig]

Jimbo Craig

February 11, 2009 at 4:22 pm #22384

Hey Shana! That’s great news…………..sounds like your little one will be ready to go in no time! I agree with you, live fish are over-rated and not really needed as long as you are feeding them a high quality and varied diet. Take care, Jimbo

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