Shes very easy to hand feed tiny bits of leaves and Ive dipped then in water to make them easier. I would like to find something calorie and nutrition dense too if anyone can recomnend - bearing in mind she can only take tiny easy food. What would you use?
Thanks - thats really helpful. Im surprised that despite two xrays and examinations with a vet, Ive got more info today from you all from just a post and some photos. Im really grateful
I’ve been looking after these tortoises for a few months as we are stuck in a lockdown situation here and I offered. They were with a first owner who gave up one to a family member (the one who is doing well) then the other a few weeks later saying he wasn’t in a position to be able to afford...
She pulls her head in, then when she pushes her head out, her bottom beak gets jammed with her mouth open - does that make more sense? I dont think i described it well
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The plastron seems to have a slight ridge in it. Only slight though. Ive hand fed her leaves again just a moment ago as she was having a go at a leaf and taking so long to tear it off it seemed unfair to not help. Her mouth isnt quite right. Will try and get clearer pics without bothering...
Do you think the stronger one has done this to her mouth? Have you heard of a tortoise getting their lower jaw caught on their plastron even without being in with another tortoise?
I will divide the enclosure whilst I get another made. I saw your reply to someonelse about bullying behaviour and I recognise some of the 'space invading' you describe. Thanks for the advice there. I will take more pics and post them of her jaw
Sorry ive replied to you on the Greek tortoise thread in error. I asked in greek tortoise as im aware tortoises vary between types with beaks, shells etc . Thanks for replying by the way - its really appreciated
They do share an enclosure. Ive spoken to the vet who has said two females who havent shown any bullying behaviour are ok if theres enough space. I gave him a list of their husbandry with ambient temperature, basking temperature, bedding, food and he said its all fine. The one thing ive changed...
Ive posted in Greek tortoises but realised this might be better place to ask. Im looking after two female Greek tortoises about 3 years old. They have lived together since hatching and have a 4ft by 5ft indoor table - I check on them every hour and havent witnessed any bullying behaviour but...
In brief - Im looking after two female 3 year old Greek tortoises. One is very robust and fine, the other is smaller and keeps getting her lower jaw stuck on her plastron when she withdraws her head. Ive taken them to a reptile vet twice for a check up with xrays. The little one had a shadow...