Recent content by SweetShellysmom55

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    Poorly tortoise worried owner

    And make sure his beak doesn’t need filing or trimming.
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    Red Footed Tortoise finally pooped

    When Sheldon has gone too long with pooping, I take him for a car ride. Pad your car seat well. It’s worked every time for Sheldon
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    Cut on redfoot’s nose

    Sheldon is 15 yo & has lived in Michigan his entire life. He is hardy, curious, stubborn, affectionate, social, & gentle. After 15 years, he’s able to communicate through expressions, noises, & actions. He can’t recite the Gettysburg Address, but when he’s annoyed, he’ll knock over a chair or...
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    Cut on redfoot’s nose

    Awww. I think I would just keep it clean y using a soft warm shower spray daily. I would keep her from wandering under trees where wild animal feces is abundant. But if it appears to be tender I would take her to the vet. They seem to heal easily (as evidenced by females in the wild after rough...
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    Lets see some Redfoots!

    Thi this is Sheldon. I’ve had him for 11 years in Michigan. We call him Shelly because we thought he was a she for the first 5 years. He’s very smart, very sweet, and a little spoiled.
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    Red Footed Tortoise finally pooped

    I know your post was months ago, but I just want to add the "go-to" solution I discovered when Shelly was constipated. I was on my way to the vet because it had been way to long since Shelly went to the bathroom. Wow did she go. Every time I take her with me in the car, she GOES. It's not a...
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