Rynan
Active Member
Is metabolic bone disease curable? Did a quick google search and said it requires the correct husbandry, but can the tort actually grow back to looking normal (debatable term) as in looking similar to a tort without mbd?
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It is not reversible and they can be in lots if pain, have a read online about it. Given correct conditions new growth will be better but never like a tortoise without mbd. What we see on here is that if it is really bad legs and joint do not work. You need to assess if you can help it and provide dusting of calcium powder now on fresh veg leaf diet and regular soaks for hydration to give him a chance plus correct light and heat.
Alternatively look at rehome options or if it has genuinely escaped try to find the owner FB or local comes but I think that is last and worst option as they have failed to look after it. I also suggest you contact a local reptile shop to discuss supplies and options to help you decide. Tortoise are not cheap but are rewarding.
Alternatively look at rehome options or if it has genuinely escaped try to find the owner FB or local comes but I think that is last and worst option as they have failed to look after it. I also suggest you contact a local reptile shop to discuss supplies and options to help you decide. Tortoise are not cheap but are rewarding.
No. Like Sarah has said, you can stop the process, but he'll always be deformed.
If all the sudden he is getting the correct care, I understand he still would be deformed, but would the pain part of it stop? Need that tort be sent to Calif? Is it Gopherus agassizii?
Yes, it will no longer be painful.
No, it should NOT be sent to California (against the law).
Yes, it's Gopherus, but I can't distinguish between agassizii and morafki.
No, it should NOT be sent to California (against the law).
Yes, it's Gopherus, but I can't distinguish between agassizii and morafki.
grizzclan
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As Sarah2020 recomended later earlier in this thread contact a local reptile dealer I would recommend Scales 'N Tails there info is below. They have quite a few stores here in Colorado including Colorado Springs they have been a great resource along with the people in this forum good luck with the little guy!!
303-462-0039
Scales 'N Tails Lakewood
2099 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80214303-462-0039
Thanks for saving this tort, some serious TLC as recommended in the previous posts will make a world of difference to it.
I hope you are able to keep it you'll get lots of support and advice here.
I hope you are able to keep it you'll get lots of support and advice here.
