Recent content by Erfan80

Thank you so much! Yes, we have a very large yard and garden, so they have plenty of space and all the conditions you mentioned. When they get too warm in the sun, they actually move into the deep shade on their own. Especially in winter, they’ll stand together in the sun just after waking up...

Thank you so much for explaining that — I really had no idea! I’ll definitely set up a divider between them to keep them separated. I’ve been caring for tortoises for 14 years, and I’ve never heard about this before. (Although I’ve only had the second tortoise for about 9 years.) Again, truly...

Thanks so much for your help! Yes, I’ll definitely send photos of both tortoises side by side so you might be able to help identify their species. Just to clarify, I'm based in the Middle East — the tortoises live there. I only visit the UK occasionally, as I have a house there too. So please...

Oh, I know — and I’m being very careful with him right now. I’m applying the medications and ointments he needs, and I’m also feeding him by hand because his beak isn’t functioning properly anymore. I make sure to cut his food into very small pieces so nothing gets stuck in his throat. Thank...

Thank you so much! Yes, there is a bird vet in my area — I’ll definitely visit them and see if they can stabilize the beak with wire so it can grow back properly. I’ll make sure to keep you updated and let you know how it goes!

I have I have two tortoises that I keep in a clean garden area. They get daily sun exposure, but in the summer they actually try to avoid the sun on their own. In the winter, especially after waking up from hibernation, they only go into the sun for the first hour or two of the day to warm up...

Oh, thank you so much! I’ll definitely keep that in mind and I’ll make sure to get in touch.

Thank you so much for your kindness and support. I just wanted to ask — do you think if the beak stays like this, it could pose a serious risk to my tortoise? Like, could it become life-threatening or lead to something dangerous?

Thank you so much for your reply — I really appreciate it. Unfortunately, I don’t have access to any vet who could do something like that. All the vets in my area only specialize in cats, dogs, and typical household pets — not reptiles. Do you think there’s anything at all I could do myself to...

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me I really appreciate it Unfortunately, I don’t have access to a turtle or reptile specialist in my area — there just isn’t one available at all. So I had to take my turtle to a general vet who isn't experienced with turtles. The vet...

Hello everyone, My turtle (his name is Lucky) seems to have a crack or fracture in his lower jaw. This has developed over 3–4 days. Because of the gap now between his upper and lower jaws, he can’t eat by himself. I have to cut his food into small pieces and gently place it in his mouth by...