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    Was given a tortoise, can anyone identify its species?

    Thanks, he seems content enough
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    Was given a tortoise, can anyone identify its species?

    Mm I'm disheartened, I was in at an exotics store that's well respected a few towns over today - he was gobsmacked this wee guys made it to 15, I'm devastated to say they dont think hes in the best of shape - deformities from bad care as a hatchling, poor diet, ridged shell where it shouldn't...
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    Was given a tortoise, can anyone identify its species?

    Thankyou oh master of scene setting, I'm seriously gunna develop palpitations over this wee beastie thankyou for the warning.
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    Was given a tortoise, can anyone identify its species?

    Thanks, hes off the fleece...I'm on a store checking out substrate, cuttle fish, food flower toppers and calcium powders...am I heading in the right direction?
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    Was given a tortoise, can anyone identify its species?

    Hes like a tree, all bark like...I can bathe him?
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    Was given a tortoise, can anyone identify its species?

    Thankyou, I appreciate a place like this...will help me give "Sheldon" the best possible care through the collective knowledge.
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    *Marginated tortoise (Testudo marginata) Care-Sheet*

    Hoping this is what my wee guy is, he's got the skirt style shell, though the upper plates are long dark and yellow interspersed vertical stripes...thanks loads for the sheets!
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    Was given a tortoise, can anyone identify its species?

    We live in scotland, I'd kill him in the cold even if I could find sunlight here atm, so hes by the heater with that light...wide awake, kinda pulsing his limbs under the rays. Hes eating and passing fine, just chased the cat away...gees, I'm feeling like a first time mummy atm. I'm really...
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    Was given a tortoise, can anyone identify its species?

    We were given this but I'll head to the pet shop tomorrow !
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    Was given a tortoise, can anyone identify its species?

    Thanks so much for the information, I got him from a colleague that rescued him from a woman keeping him in a rabbit hutch with a desk lamp. Hes always free roamed and never wintered...its guessed hes about 15 years old, 'm not sure this wee guy knows quite what normal is. Thanks so much again...
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    Was given a tortoise, can anyone identify its species?

    Thankyou! I'm hoping people here will have the experience to share so he gets the correct lifestyle
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    Was given a tortoise, can anyone identify its species?

    Hi everyone! I've just found you all. I recently was given a tortoise to care for - ive no idea what type he is . Can anyone help? I'd be very grateful. Thanks!
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