DonnaM Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Turtle Rescue and Rehoming. Sally is a female Red Eared slider found abandoned at the Selwyn river 2 months ago. Unfortunately a reptile vet with good expertise is sadly lacking in CHCH. After 2 unsuccessful attempts to draw blood off her...involving approx 18 minutes of constant stabbing at her neck with needles until her eyes were bulging and blood shot and she was almost in a state of collapse...I'm keen to send her somewhere with a bit more experience. The open wounds over her skin have healed and a number of abscessess around her toes have been opened up and drained. She has always had a good appetite and is placid and responsive to humans. Initially her front legs were not able to bend due to swelling and there has been a good improvement there, but she is still not strong enough to pull herself up a basking ramp. She's not making good progress and if she is to have any chance she needs to have a blood test and examinations to determine if she has something treatable or terminal. Is there anyone in the Wellington area who could care for Sally and take her to Rappaw vetcare in Paremata? You would need to be able to keep her in a suitable tank or container of water and treat her as directed by Tara Rana the vet. Please contact asap. 021 2020 185 or [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabid Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 did you talk to donna at turtle rescue ? turtlerescue.co.nz , shes in chch though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Original poster is Donna from turtle rescue rabid LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 :iag: :rotf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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