Sad, malnourished CDT what should I do? (my GF's Cousin)

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I saw the torts enclosure its a 2 1/2 by 2 1/2. Its a female thats 7 years old, for seven years it seems to small its the size of her hand
 

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If it's that small, it's still too small to know the sex. They have to be about 7 or 8 inches front to back before you can know for sure. And, yes, it's way too small for it's age.
 

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If it's that small, it's still too small to know the sex. They have to be about 7 or 8 inches front to back before you can know for sure. And, yes, it's way too small for it's age.
She said the vet said its a female, if i had to guess i would say the carapace is probably 6 inches in length maybe a bit less.
 

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Most young tortoises look female. They don't start taking the male characteristics until they start going through sexual maturity.
 

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Alright no offense, but this has moved from bad owner to animal abuse. If you armed this person with what it needs to SURVIVE, and they made the decision not to do it while they have the means, that is abuse flat out. I won't bust your jewels over the legality of owning it, you can get a license at your pace. Either get it from her and save it's life yourself or turn it over to someone who will. If you can't get it, report them and have it taken by force. If it dies, you will be just as responsible for not taking action...and you don't want that on your conscience.
 

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I'm still trying to persuade her to give me the tortoise because she isn't doing much.

Sometimes we just need to do what we need to do!
I would physically take that poor baby and never look back!
It would be great if she would become educated! Then the next poor soul may have a better chance!
I know this was last year, does anyone know the outcome of this story?
 

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Sometimes we just need to do what we need to do!
I would physically take that poor baby and never look back!
It would be great if she would become educated! Then the next poor soul may have a better chance!
I know this was last year, does anyone know the outcome of this story?
I also would like to know what happened, but I am not optimistic. Surprise me, please!
 

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Oh boy. This is like reading a great story and when you are reaching the end, the pages are missing.
That's why I always read the endings first. Just to make sure.o_O
 

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I have told her she definately needs UVB and a heat light but she won't buy one and i know she has more than enough money, I even gave her some calcium powder to give her tort and she wont even use it. She cant care for it herself so i think ill take your advice and care for it and after a while and then hand it to a rescue, thanks for your help.
Stop feeding it so much kale. It can end up becoming toxic. Balance with different veggies and occasional fruit. Calcium is a must, sprinkled on it's food. Warmth, UVA/UVB, fresh water, soak in tepid water for 1/2 hr, make sure the water comes up 1/2 in on the shell and he can move about freely (Do this once or twice a week). Spring mix, raddichio, red clover, timothy, roses, dandelion, winter squash, prickly pear,... a wonderful varied diet will soon bring your tort back to health.
 
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