I'm wondering if anyone has gotten any new information on therapy tortoises Or something similar. Where someone would benefit from a tortoise in some way.
2 available in Florida. Keeping it simple: they both live outside. 2.5 year old unsexed. Medium size male unknown age and history. I'm looking for that "right" person to come along. Placement is more important than price here.
Thank You, It was confirmed that it was taken from the wild. Before it was put returned the wild. The area that I live in. It's a very very slim chance that you'd randomly come across a pet turtle crossing the road. Anything's possible tho
Sorry for lengthy delay on following up this. That makes since. Goes along with why you shouldn't mix different species. Thank you for taking the time to explain that to me.
What kind of exposure would hinder a re release? Specifically a turtle/tortoise being found in the wild then returned back into the wild. Would like to know things that should be considered and avoided in these situations.
It was identified 100% prior to being released. Just to be clear. The only reason I was unsure of the identity. I am not well educated on turtles. Here in Florida I see many different ones. If there happen to be two that are very similar in looks. But are actually different. I would not know the...
Thank You Yvonne. I do know CB/Pet's are not suitable for release into the wild.
UPDATE: It's back in the wild. I got conformation that it was found in the road. Just a little ways away from my house. (I originally found it in a box on my porch). You can delete this post since it's not relevant...
Return it to the wild (I'm for) or find it a home (not something I support 100%). I was given a box turtle (I think). I'm pretty sure was found in the wild (here in FL). Don't know anything about these nor the best course of action. I'm for returning to the wild. However, if it's more likely...
I will try coconut oil. Thank you everyone. I'll document his journey as best as I can. it might help someone else out one day. He's supper sweet and very friendly. He surly deserves to be a "pampered pet".
This is also a current photo of one of his front legs. Vet said to gently scrub these areas. He's really good about letting me clean him up but this area doesn't come off as easily This is also a current photo. Shows the edges of normal shell. I'm not sure if it will continue to deteriorate...
I have no clue as to what it is or why it's even like that. It's not paint. I thought that it was at first glance. It came off like a chalky substance. It's easier to remove when wet. Had an odd odor (maybe fishy) to the stuff that came off. When it dried it turned really hard again. Underneath...
Long story short. I have a tortoise that is in need of some help. I know nothing about his life prior. He is definatly in need of some things but I am unsure of what. He also has this white stuff under neath and on his legs. I'm not sure whats going on with his shell or what to do from here...
Our Sulcata Tortoise was last seen 12.31.18 about 3 PM. He was noticed missing approximately 5 PM. Male about 1 ft 6 in wide between 20 - 30 lbs. The area that he would have exited into is flat and grassy. The surrounding area is heavily over grown, briers and vines (don't know that he would be...