Hi. This summer fires in Croatia are very frequent. The last one, near Zadar, still isn't under control. Unfortunately, it has been set up. Many houses are burnt to ground and some innocent tortoise lifes have been taken. This little one survived, as the newspaper say that way. But honestly I'm...
That could be septicemia as his shell is pinkish. So there could be an infection and maybe an open wound. He needs a vet as soon as possible because you're gonna loose him. This is very serious :(.
I think it's a personal choice. If you feel you can do it and know how to do it, why not. However I think it is just to risky and I heard horror stories from people who have done it for years and then their animal just died.
She obiviously is feeling guilty for doing it and maybe it is unecessary. Of course it is her decision but I will offer my opinion...After all, that is the point of this thread. She did ask what should she do.
I wouldn't do it if I were you. From what I've read your care is great and I'm sure you have those 10 min daily for her. And in a few years, maybe you'll move to a house with a big garden and you're gonna be sorry you gave her. Do you really think she will be better with someone else? I doubt it...
You can build them with a little help. It is the best and cheapest way :). That's what we did for our Hermanni, both indoors and outdoors. The only downside is we have an open table but as he has his own room so humidity isn't an issue. Go into the enclosure section, people even make them on two...
I really love your posts and you tend to say what I think. Of course Mina is helping as he can and I believe he is a great person for doing it. But to do animal rescue you need to have financial support and a great vet. Without these two I don't think it is possible to help a animal. And you...