Hi! I was wondering if this tortoise looks a little off. I know their care isn't great, but I don't think it was too bad considering it came from PetCo. Here is the ad with a picture.
http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/pet/3953235263.html
I have emailed about it and will attach the email...
I agree completely with Yvonne. I don't like the idea of taking tortoises out of the wild when there are plenty of breeders, but sometimes you can only find one in a Pet Store and they are almost always wild caught.
Thanks! She is only about 7 months old. I have found her in odd places before, but never on her back, so I was really worried. I can't wait to get home and check on her.
Hi! I have a question about an issue I've never faced before. I'm not sure how, but my little one was on her back when I got home from work yesterday. I flipped her back over and she immediately went into her hide and slept. I'm not sure if there is anything wrong, are there any subtle signs...
I'd say the smallest enclosure that is okay for a tortoise is 120cm x 60cm (4ft x 2ft). Honestly I would say that is only okay for a baby, but others say that is okay for an adult.
Here is a sulcata tortoise in Jefferson City, and they are asking WAY too much for it, but something looks wrong with it and it isn't just the pyramiding.
http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/pet/3893740114.html
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Here is a picture.
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I know little about Egyptian tortoises, but that is far too small for any tortoise, even a baby in my opinion. Try and get something bigger if you can.
Just an FYI, vegetables should only be fed on an occasion, and you really should not feed Russians fruit at all, there is too much sugar in fruits and that can cause parasite blooms.
I figured this was the case. I have known several people who were golfers and they seemed like nice people, but my one experience kinda ruined it for me, not that I am any good any way. :) LOL
This type of story actually makes me want to volunteer. Unfortunately I don't have the time or money to be able to do so. :( I feel bad for the family and I hope they catch the monsters that did this.
I went golfing once, and the people I was with, people I didn't know well, were trying to hit the birds, squirrels and rabbits they saw. After a few of their attempts I walked away and talked to the manager about it. He apparently warned them to stop doing that, but I had already left.