Chelonia vet services for tortoises, terrapins & turtles
Advice, care and medicine
Tortoises, terrapins and turtles (chelonia) are a firm favourite here at Skylark Vets.
We can diagnose and treat your chelonia pet – or refer to a specialist if need be. Chelonia species vary incredibly widely in their needs and what works for one type could be very damaging for another.
If you need help or advice on housing, husbandry, diet and brumation (hibernation) – anything related to chelonia – we can help. We also have a comprehensive health plan for owners of these beautiful creatures.
- Husbandry & diet advice
- Set-up checks
- Beak and claw trims
- Pre- & post-brumation (hibernation) checks
- Faecal worm egg counts
- Routine health checks
- Pet health plans
- Microchipping
- Diagnostics – blood tests, x-rays, ultrasound scans, cytology, culture, histopathology
- Surgery – wound assessment & repair, shell repair, salpingectomy, egg removal etc.
- Export health certificates
We have a specfic health plan for tortoises, terrapins & turtles.
Reviews from owners
“So nice to find a vet that has so much knowledge about tortoises. They did a brilliant job in bringing back our old tortoise back to good health. Thank you”
“So pleased with the care and expertise of Skylark Vets. With their knowledge, skills and advice we have been nursing a rehomed tortoise back to health. We would highly recommend them.”
Laura Dawson, VetHelpDirect review“Charlotte and her staff are always gentle when handling my them Snake Necked Turtle. Charlotte really seems to be very knowledgeable about reptiles and has always treated him effectively.”
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