DoubleD1996!
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Prime example of why research is important before taking these animals in.
Research or not, that looks like INTENTIONAL neglect.Prime example of why research is important before taking these animals in.
I agree. There is no way they could think that the start of that condition was normal. Sick humans!Research or not, that looks like INTENTIONAL neglect.
Prime example of why research is important before taking these animals in.
I have lived too long to give people in general the benefit of the doubt.Honestly I was reminded of the scene in the Alien series when Ripley finds the lab where they are trying to make more Aliens, but I DO believe if they thought her in pain they would have euthanized her, and not kept her alive for a YouTube video.
It was dumped at a local zooIf they knew who turned over the tortoise they need to do the right thing and report them for animal abuse. Maybe it goes somewhere maybe it doesnt, but to let someone off the hook for something like this is inexcusable.
Geez, I never made it that far into the video after the first few minutes i was nauseated. Humans suck.It was dumped at a local zoo
Good luck with that poor creature, Chris. I wonder if there might be a way to raise the carapace up as it gains more bone. Possibly doing something like placing an inflatable "balloon" inside the coelomic cavity and then inflating it and leaving it in place until the bone hardened, after which it could be removed. I envision something like a feeding tube with a valve of some type could possibly be used to gradually inflate such a device. Maybe your vet friend would be able to figure a way to do something like that.This was by far, the worst rescue we’ve ever gotten. I know it was hard to watch, filming it was worse, but the message needs to get out and I’m sure everyone here would agree. The veterinarian in this video is a personal friend of mine and he gives it to me straight. Even off camera he strongly felt we should give her a shot. Overall, it’s just a sickening situation and in all these years of trying to properly educate, these things still occur. Being a rescue is of course rewarding but it is also absolutely devastating. As for the people who did this, I can’t say much beyond what I already stated.
You say .....For many people.
Proper tortoise care isn't as important as what is convenient for the keeper. Many of these people will argue at great length in an attempt to justify what they're doing. Why it's good enough and why your suggestions are rediculous.
It's why I stay off of FACEBOOK and try to direct people here.
I also blame pet stores for selling garbage and for not knowing what they're selling or anything about correct care or what is actually required. The space. The foods. The correct uv source. Anything.
Good luck with that poor creature, Chris. I wonder if there might be a way to raise the carapace up as it gains more bone. Possibly doing something like placing an inflatable "balloon" inside the coelomic cavity and then inflating it and leaving it in place until the bone hardened, after which it could be removed. I envision something like a feeding tube with a valve of some type could possibly be used to gradually inflate such a device. Maybe your vet friend would be able to figure a way to do something like that.
Just grasping at straws here and trying to think of a way to help that tortoise regain some of its normal morphology.
This was by far, the worst rescue we’ve ever gotten. I know it was hard to watch, filming it was worse, but the message needs to get out and I’m sure everyone here would agree. The veterinarian in this video is a personal friend of mine and he gives it to me straight. Even off camera he strongly felt we should give her a shot. Overall, it’s just a sickening situation and in all these years of trying to properly educate, these things still occur. Being a rescue is of course rewarding but it is also absolutely devastating. As for the people who did this, I can’t say much beyond what I already stated.
woah like tortoise headgear? I never thought of that!I think there was someone that made something that attached to the top of the carapace and provided upward tension to help support the shell as well as try to correct some of the deformity.
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I found where it was talked about previously:
omg
I seriously give up...no matter what we do, passing out care sheet helping new keepers and trying to spread when we get this crap...by supposed experienced people...tortoiseforum.org
That is so sad. Thank you though for everything that you do for them.This was by far, the worst rescue we’ve ever gotten. I know it was hard to watch, filming it was worse, but the message needs to get out and I’m sure everyone here would agree. The veterinarian in this video is a personal friend of mine and he gives it to me straight. Even off camera he strongly felt we should give her a shot. Overall, it’s just a sickening situation and in all these years of trying to properly educate, these things still occur. Being a rescue is of course rewarding but it is also absolutely devastating. As for the people who did this, I can’t say much beyond what I already stated.