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  1. udontnojakki

    Two Russians Need New Home

    Here are pictures. Little foot is a blondie.
  2. udontnojakki

    Two Russians Need New Home

    It breaks my heart to do this. My two Russian tortoises Little Foot and Ducky need new homes now as I have gotten a new job and I can't give them the space, love, or attention they deserve. Little foot is female and is approx 3 years old. Ducky is smaller and younger sex unknown. They been...
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    Disinfectant for small wound?

    Thanks I tried neosporin. The wound looks much better now.
  4. udontnojakki

    Disinfectant for small wound?

    My Russian tortoise appears to have hurt herself somehow and has a very small wound on the top of her head. It is almost like one of the scales is coming off. Is there a good way to disinfect/treat the wound to prevent it from becoming infected. I have a lot of human first aid at home. Not sure...
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    Help sick tortoise!

    She has recovered everyone! Took her a few days but it seems like she has recovered tounge movement and is now eating at a good rate. Thanks for the help everyone.
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    Help sick tortoise!

    So I took her to the doc yesterday and it turns out she has a laceration at the back of the tongue that has left her tongue paralyzed. This cut was probably from swallowing the cuttle bone chip. Anyways, doc says it will be hard for her to swallow food because tortoises use their tongue to push...
  7. udontnojakki

    Help sick tortoise!

    I'm in San Diego. I'm going to see a special vet tomorrow recommended by the San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society. I really hope he can help me. I am worried the little guy might not make it. I gave another bath tonight with electrolytes and carrot baby food. I hope it is an easy fix! Thanks...
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    Help sick tortoise!

    Hey everyone, So I am having a crazy time here with my Russian tortoise! I noticed he has not been eating much or at all for the past maybe 2 weeks ish. At first I though it was because he was starting hibernation but now I clearly know that is not the case. I noticed he was opening his mouth...
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    Vet recommendations San Diego Area

    Does anyone have any good vet recommendations in the San Diego area? My Russian isn't feeling well (not eating much) and keeps getting food stuck in his throat and kind of wheezing. I'd like to take him somewhere to be seen by someone who knows what they are doing. Any recommendations would be...
  10. udontnojakki

    Tort with mass of food stuck in mouth/throat

    Thanks for the advice. I hope he will be OK. I'll try cutting food into smaller chunks next time. Sent from my SCH-I545 using TortForum mobile app
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    Tort with mass of food stuck in mouth/throat

    Hey I am wondering if anyone has seen this before. I took my Russian Tort out for a soaking today and noticed he couldn't close his mouth all the way and was wheezing. Looking into his mouth/throat there was a large dark green mass. After much toil I managed to pull out a mass of rotting lettuce...
  12. udontnojakki

    Is my tort hibernating or is it too cold for him?

    Hello all! My Russian tortoise has been acting weird lately. We recently moved to San Diego and because the climate is awesome here I have been keeping him in a large tortoise box out on the patio. His appetite has gone way up since we got here and he seemed to be very happy up until about...
  13. udontnojakki

    Help need advice for transporting Russian tort

    Thanks for all the helpful advice! I will definitely consider these tips when I make my move. Sent from my SCH-R530U using TortForum mobile app
  14. udontnojakki

    Help need advice for transporting Russian tort

    Hello everyone! I need advice! I am moving across country (2000 miles) and need to come up with a way to move my 3 yr old Russian tortoise with me. His tort box is very big and will probably have to go in the moving truck. So how should I transport him? The move will take 3 to 4 days. Should I...
  15. udontnojakki

    Nail Trimming?

    Hello my name is Jakki and I am a new member! I live in WI and I have a 2-3 year old Russian tortoise named Little Foot. I have noticed that his front and back nails have been getting really long over the past few months. I have tried adding additional substrate (I use a mulch-like bark...
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