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Take a look at Toms post here! https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-best-way-to-raise-a-sulcata-leopard-or-star-tortoise.181497/ They’re too young for the hay, and pellets will need to be soaked until soft.

It looks like a variety of wild geranium to me which my sulcata seems to enjoy, picture this app agrees geranium sp.!

Even animals that don’t absolutely need to bask often enjoy doing so!

My dads redfoot would attempt to get in the house purely to b line to the dog food. Occasionally it’s fine, personally I’d try to vary the protein source and not just use one thing. Portion size depends on the size of the tortoise. Definitely soak it first so it’s nice and soft.

Step one is a good vet visit because that is not normal shedding, and the gooey looking tissue around it makes me suspect an infection. Make sure it is one well versed in chelonians and if they suggest a vitamin shot as the only method of “treatment” just find a new vet. Until then keep his...

Awesome! I’ve been thinking of him I’m so glad!

OH I saw spur thigh and am so used to sullys being called that as well I read “med spur thigh” and thought okay a medium sulcata. She’s beautiful! I definitely agree with everyone here just feed what they’ll eat in a day of good foods.

Found something from the wsava and suggested treatment includes oral activated charcoal and fluids. https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=8896922&pid=22915&

Is it not a sulcata? I could have sworn OP said it was my bad

She looks large enough to be getting hay as well. Can’t really overfeed good foods to a tortoise tbh

Read the study Zissou posted and if he is conscious and able to move today I’m inclined to think he should pull through.

Best wishes, Im afraid I don’t have anything helpful to say other then I’ll be thinking of them.

That piece of advice comes from Tom and Yvonne, they’ve seen torts drown in them I believe. I’ve never used them because of their advice. So glad to hear they’re doing a bit better OP, sullys are amazingly hardy. Best wishes for Bowsette!

Heads up that ramp bowl is a death trap for even healthy animals, get him a terracotta dish from the hardware store instead. Best of luck, good on you for taking in this poor tortoise. I wish legal action could be taken against the previous owner.

My dad thought the same until his dog who had peacefully coexisted for 5+ years decided the hermanns would be a fun chew toy. Thankfully the tortoise survived but he’s got permanent damage from it. Doesn’t matter how friendly/trained the dog is, it’s still a dog.