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    Russian Tortoise lethargic and withdrawn

    I guess my only question is really the one I started with...do I have a tortoise in renal failure, or do I have a tortoise that may just be under duress and with the right conditions pull out of it? I know you can't know for sure, but for those with more experience than me, what does it seem...
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    Russian Tortoise lethargic and withdrawn

    I guess I should have written @The_Four_Toed_Edward and @Littleredfootbigredheart in my previous. Still learning how this works. Also will recopy @zovick @Yvonne G @Tom for any advice.
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    Russian Tortoise lethargic and withdrawn

    What kind of lighting and heating are you using? 65 Watt floodlight, 150 W ceramic heater, UVB 10 22" fluorescent bulb Is there any puffiness or swelling? (liquid pouches under the skin) I don't think so but my eyes are terrible. See photo attached Are the eyes watery? Is she rubbing her...
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    Russian Tortoise lethargic and withdrawn

    My wife inherited two 3yo Russian tortoises, Bowser and Boo, from a woman who used to bring animals into classrooms to teach kids about them. So far as we know she was the only previous owner, and she told us that the two were brother and sister and have cohabitated since they were born. They...
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