Hello from NY State

nkkritters

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Hi, my name is Nancy and I live in NY State, near Rochester. I am the caretaker of a Cherry head Red foot tortoise named Salsa. I got him from a fellow Wildlife rehabber who had given him to a student. When she went to college, her mother tried caring for him. When I got him he was in terrible condition. His lower beak was overgrown and his skin hardly recognizable . I have had him five years now and glad to say he is doing great! I had a vet trim his beak under sedation, gave him a good diet, exercise and moisture. He has some pyramiding from before. He loves to follow me and my 16 year old dog around the house when I let him out. I also have three aquatic turtles. I live in a an apartment now, so am limited to species I rehabilitate. I have helped several hit by car turtles and orphaned squirrels. Previously I rehabbed anything from deer to hummingbirds. I used to raise donkeys, and peafowl and many other critters.
 

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You are BUSY.......Good for you and God bless your heart. Welcome and good to have you here.
 

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Hi Nancy, and welcome to our Forum. It sounds like you are going to fit right in.
 

nkkritters

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Thank you Yvonne! It is nice to communicate with others who share the same passion.
 

Grandpa Turtle 144

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Hello Nancy welcome to the TFO from AZ . What kind of water turtles do you have ?


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nkkritters

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Thank you Grandpa Turtle. I have a Red Eared Slider that I got from a someone whose kids let the others die. I got him the size of a half dollar, his eyes shut and very lethargic. I had to give him vit and antibiotic injections. That was 12 years ago. I also have two Yellow Bellied Sliders.
 

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Welcome from Texas! New York get a rope! Ha ha Have you ever seen that salsa commercial?
 

Grandpa Turtle 144

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I to have water turtles :lrg . River cooters , res , painted turtles , s.painted turtle , false map turtle . But most of what gets talked about is torts . Have a great tort day!


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