Finding the right veterinary support is an important part of responsible tortoise care.
Because tortoises are cold-blooded animals, you need specialist knowledge to manage their health and wellbeing properly. Without the right expertise, treating health problems in pet tortoises can be costly, stressful, and potentially harmful.
The Sussex Chelonian Society has created this expert directory to support tortoise owners across East Sussex and West Sussex. We base our listings on trusted contacts, experience, and recommendations from our community.
Many parts of tortoise health depend on proper care at home.
This includes keeping the right body temperature with a heat source, like a heat lamp. It also includes UVB lighting to support vitamin D3 production.
Poor setups, like the wrong tortoise enclosure or table, can cause serious health problems. These include metabolic bone disease.
This directory can help you find professionals who can conduct tortoise health checks.
They can support health checks, diagnose problems, and spot early signs of illness. Whether you keep a tortoise like Testudo graeca or another Testudo species, good advice is vital. It helps you keep your tortoise healthy.
Along with veterinary care, learn the right tortoise diet, habitat, and care needs. These steps will help you support your exotic pet for life.
If you need further guidance or are unsure which specialist to contact, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
CHRIS DAWSON
A: Maidenbower Square, Maidenbower, Crawley,West Sussex
T: 01293 884422
CATE, GOLDWORTHY, COOPER & ASSOCIATES
A: 309 The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex
T: 01424 751595
Hawthorn Veterinary Surgery
A: Hawthorn House High Street Henfield West Sussex
T: 01273 495227
Coastal VETERINARY GROUP
A: 19-21 Montague Place, Kemptown, Brighton,East Sussex
T: 01273 692257
GUY LIEBENBERG
A: 11-12 Carlton Terrace, Portslade, East Sussex
T: 01273 426100
The Old Bakehouse
A: High Street, Partridge Green, West Sussex RH13 8HU
T: 01403 710332
Patrick Dooley – ANDERSON SURGERY
A: 125 Bromley Common, Bromley, Kent. BR9 9RJ
T: 01273 426100
Skylark Vets
A: Skinners Lane, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6LW
T: 01732 863229
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