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    California desert tortoise ran over with golf cart

    He's resumed normal activity in his enclosure. Eating and drinking. I understand where he's coming from but I just don't see a reason to kick someone while they're down or push people to not seek help from those with knowledge and experience because they're met with angst and resistance. I'm a...
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    California desert tortoise ran over with golf cart

    It is stressful, and I appreciate your kind response. I guess when I hold knowledge someone might not have I HELP instead of assuming ignorance. My tortoise is very well cared for and mistakes happen. This was a freak accident as he's only out of the enclosure to hang out with us while doing...
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    California desert tortoise ran over with golf cart

    You know what's always good? When you kick someone when they're down. Probably best to not be condescending aswell, or maybe your mom didn't teach you that lesson either. Mistakes happen, but I'm sure you've never made one of those, right? PS. The mulberry trees are fruitless, maybe with all...
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    California desert tortoise ran over with golf cart

    Yes, everything looks great besides the one drop of blood on the front (shown in picture)
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    California desert tortoise ran over with golf cart

    I wasn't looking for judgement he has an enclosure but love to forage our mulberries while we do yardwork. Thanks
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    California desert tortoise ran over with golf cart

    Thank you so much for your reply. He was a rescue from a woman that didn't know how to care for him so his beak is offset. It's gotten a lot better the last year I've had him with proper nutrition and sunlight. He seems to be back to his normal self, eating, foraging etc. I just worry about all...
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    California desert tortoise ran over with golf cart

    Hey everyone. Need some advice. Our 5year old desert tortoise was napping under our golf cart and my husband didn't see him. He ran him over but there doesn't appear to be any damage besides a pin drop of blood on the outside of his shell. He was scared directly following and hiding in his...
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