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    Sudden food preference changes. Sigh!

    My little rescued Russian is causing me grief with what I call "vegetable of the month". She will not eat any of her dinner (a mix of wild weeds and flowers plus mazuri, only shop bought veg during deep winter when weeds are scarce) if it does not contain the preferred plant. The problem is...
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    Do they all lay eggs?

    Thank you everyone for you time and comments. I feel more reassured that it's probably just because she hasn't been around a male. I'm looking forward to taking care of my moody little mistress for another 30 years plus. Thank you for helping me to keep her happy and healthy. X
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    Do they all lay eggs?

    Hi all, I've had my Russian for 2 years now but never seen an egg or any gravid behaviour. She lives alone but should I still be seeing her lay unfertilised eggs from time to time? I found her dumped in a car park 2 years ago, I don't know much history but the vet thinks she is about 40...
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    URGENT, need help. Please help and give advice

    Please take her to a proper herp vet. here is a list....https://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/recommended_tortoise_vets_counties_a-g_205.asp Also if you want to find out about parasites, I use https://wormcount.com/exotic-animals/ - you send off a sample of poop and you get a full...
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    Overgrown beak and no vet!

    Thank you for the advice guys. It does seem like I might have to do it myself. It's hardly ideal but I can't have her not being able to eat. I need to find out how far to file it back. Does anyone have any good resources (videos, factsheets or anything to guide me)
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    Overgrown beak and no vet!

    Hi T.F. members, I'm the owner of an adult russian lady of the manner. Her beak and nails are overgrown. I contacted my vet this morning to get them to have a look but our vet is only doing emergencies because of covid-19. I don't want her to end up an emergency or with a mis-shapen beak but I...
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