LouiseJayne
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My friends son no longer wants his 5 yr old sulcata tortoise and would like me to take it . She knows i love it. At the same time i will not be able to afford very high vet bills.
I think it has a deformed lower jaw. It sticks out further than its top beak and its mouth always seems to be.very slightly open at all times.
I've searched and searchef online for info about this to no avail. Can't find a photo of any tortoise that looks similar.
It has been fed.mostly lettuce, was never bathed until.i told them they.must and spent most of it's time indoors without a light until i told them it needs to be outside.
It can eat and drink seemingly just fine. It seems ok, walks around slowly. Has apparently never hibernated but why would it if it's usually inside. Is it suffering? Is this a condition that could cause serious problems?
Thamk you for your help.
I think it has a deformed lower jaw. It sticks out further than its top beak and its mouth always seems to be.very slightly open at all times.
I've searched and searchef online for info about this to no avail. Can't find a photo of any tortoise that looks similar.
It has been fed.mostly lettuce, was never bathed until.i told them they.must and spent most of it's time indoors without a light until i told them it needs to be outside.
It can eat and drink seemingly just fine. It seems ok, walks around slowly. Has apparently never hibernated but why would it if it's usually inside. Is it suffering? Is this a condition that could cause serious problems?
Thamk you for your help.