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    A controversial constipation remedy

    Dont worry, she gets bored of apple before she gets to the core. Never once have I seen her bite into an apple core, shes picky.
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    A controversial constipation remedy

    Wish I could relate. Mine has never once pooped outside her comfort zone
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    A controversial constipation remedy

    From reading your great responses (thanks by the way) I think my problem was the regular soaking. For the years I've had her, I'd assumed the purpose of a warm bath was solely hydration, which I accomplished with a humidifier and regular spraybottling so I rarely ran baths. Will do from now on...
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    A controversial constipation remedy

    I believe the voidance of bowels evolved for the purpose of lowering the weight pressed against the lungs, which can be incredibly beneficial to large individuals with both heavy organs and heavy bowel contents.
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    A controversial constipation remedy

    I agree. My title was misleading in that I'm not actually advising this to anyone. I can definitely see people using successes like this one as an excuse for neglective animal care. I kinda created this post to hear thoughts on it, especially since prior to doing my little "stunt", research...
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    A controversial constipation remedy

    Alright, everyone. Long-time listener, first-time caller. I "discovered" a potentially controversial yet very effective remedy for constipation in tortoises. Before I explain, I want to clarify that I did quite a bit of research over the years before performing this, and concluded that, in my...
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