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    SAFE PLANTS FOR RUSSIAN TORTOISE

    If you make it down Burbank way, I have a number of hibscus and depending on the day, more flowers than can be eaten. In the last few weeks - some days there are a dozen flowers yellow, red and blue, some days none, but should you be in the area, send me a DM and I'll let you know what's...
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    Help! Please assess this Russian tort

    He’s getting lots of weeds and exercise. I wish I had space to keep two/or keep them in pairs. He’s going to Joshua tree next week.
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    Some Sulcata Could Use A Hone

    @EppsDynasty
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    Looking to adopt a medium sized tort for MD outdoors

    I believe they do or used to sell babies, but not adult rescues. Look on pet finder and look way outside your area as someone may be willing to meet you part way. Also look in Craigslist again far outside your normal area of looking
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    Help! Please assess this Russian tort

    Oh great good to know. I assume this guy is wild caught bc his shell is beat up a bit but he’s a lot smaller than Fezzik, maybe 3/4 his length and width but a much higher dome. Maybe he’s just younger…. Yes definitely a male with that tail!!!
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    Help! Please assess this Russian tort

    Really?? I thought they should have a smooth shell ideally. Like this is Fezzik who still has them but not nearly so much or as deep
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    Help! Please assess this Russian tort

    I forget what they’re technically called, but the lines that show on the shell when they don’t have proper humidity etc when growing.
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    Help! Please assess this Russian tort

    Yes, I probably should have mentioned, he is extremely active and alert. He is also somewhat stunted in growth though perhaps within the range of normal, but I’d say he’s only about 3 1/2 inches maybe 4”. He has an extremely high dome, but you can see lots of stress lines throughout. I’ll...
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    Help! Please assess this Russian tort

    Diet update for last two months: Daily had had lots of dandelion, green cabbage and romaine, occasionally a small piece of zucchini skin off, and only a couple times apple with no skin, zucchini and apple were very small like size of a strawberry. No apple or zucchini for at least a week
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    Help! Please assess this Russian tort

    @zovick @Yvonne G @Tom any thoughts? Does this need vet attention?
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    Help! Please assess this Russian tort

    No someone found it walking f down a street 2 months ago, was trying to find owners and never did. They fed apples, lettuce, cabbage, and dandelions but I do not know if it could get that fat I just 2 months
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    Help! Please assess this Russian tort

    Just picked up the rescue… is he just fat or is this something else???
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    Rehome

    @EppsDynasty
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