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    How do I treat wounds from rat attack

    No worries, she will survive as long as there is no infection. I have seen worse wound by rats. I have seen a red footed with half of both front limbs chewed off by rats but survived fine (and still crawling fast). They are tough animals.
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    Yellowfoot laid eggs - Any Incubators near Northern Virginia

    We should not opposing hybridization all together. In scientific world, hybridization is just one path of evolution, even speciation. For pets kept in captivity, hybridization is not an issue because they are isolated from the natural populations. In terms of animal welfare, hybridization is no...
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    Red foot feces

    Check if temperature is too low so the rf is having a digestive problem. If this is the case, raise temperature and give probiotics will cure the loose stool.
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    Yellowfoot laid eggs - Any Incubators near Northern Virginia

    Doesn’t seem like the op deliberately tried to create hybrids. It sounds more like an accident. Since this is in captivity and eggs are already laid, there is no need to destroy any viable eggs for the sake of avoiding hybrids. In aquatic turtles, hybrids are not uncommon and prevalent in...
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    Please help marble / growth lines ??

    The one on the right will develop marbles soon. I have one like that. She developed marbles when she was 3.5 inches long.
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    Redfoot Baby hasn’t gained any weight in a long time

    I would try to get it more natural sunlight since outdoor temp has been high enough. But be careful don’t cook it. The large poop is very much likely due to less frequent pooping.
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    Growth progress pics of my 3 Red foots & weight

    Unfortunately they are still pyramided. Must have to do with the diet if they spend much time outdoors.
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