Folks constantly argue with me about the dangers of letting their torts free-roam their houses. I get further blasted when I point out the dangers of leaving them around dogs. Gotta be thick-skinned with some folks. The ones that insist on doing things the wrong way are the ones who will simply have to learn from their own mistakes.
Folks constantly argue with me about the dangers of letting their torts free-roam their houses. I get further blasted when I point out the dangers of leaving them around dogs. Gotta be thick-skinned with some folks. The ones that insist on doing things the wrong way are the ones who will simply have to learn from their own mistakes.
Always that possibility. They either die, grow up deformed, or are given up to rescues because that tiny bit of eye candy grew too big.
Folks constantly argue with me about the dangers of letting their torts free-roam their houses. I get further blasted when I point out the dangers of leaving them around dogs. Gotta be thick-skinned with some folks. The ones that insist on doing things the wrong way are the ones who will simply have to learn from their own mistakes.
Don't you just love it. Even I need a good soak every day to get the dust off...
My pet shops I've been in lately and asked a question Google and get TFO. I know they have because I know your answers now. I love it and I can see a real difference. 12 years ago they were trying to sell me turtle food for my Russian. I stopped asking. I figured Saphire would be better off with me as bad as I was.
Well it's always good to have a good brain storming conversation.
pro's and con's. I'm bad about over thinking a situation. Sometimes it helps me figure it out sometimes not.
Your not alone. A lot of newbies on here dont like my comments. They post a pic and I won't just say how cute the tort is if I see something wrong. I'm about saving the tort from danger, illness or death more than how cute it is. I have never been one to sugar coat either.Folks constantly argue with me about the dangers of letting their torts free-roam their houses. I get further blasted when I point out the dangers of leaving them around dogs. Gotta be thick-skinned with some folks. The ones that insist on doing things the wrong way are the ones who will simply have to learn from their own mistakes.
All reasons I admire you
Soaking Morla several times a day was part of her life-saving recovery protocol. Now I just do it once daily, and as far as making her poop too much, she poops once daily--and sometimes relatively little in volume. I don't think that's too much, is it?
I haven't heard the story of Morla, is she a rescue? I think they like soaking. Well, it at least seems to relax mine. Im am no judge of how much pooping is normal, but as long as the're healthy (ahem toms) I don't see why soaking a lot is bad haha.
Yes, Morla is a rescue adoptee from Petsmart (I am told some kid surrendered her). Short story: got her in Sept 2019. In Nov 2019, she peed dark brown one night. I took her to the vet the following day. She was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (progressive kidney deficiency until eventual failure). Severe and prolonged dehydration likely caused this (I don't think the former owner knew to give her soaks ever and I'm not sure if he even gave her extra water other than her food.)
If you want to talk about cows, you need to contact one of the Udder forum. HA HA
Just for giggles, I ask Google to fine me a cow forum. I couldn't believe how many are out there.
Soaking Morla several times a day was part of her life-saving recovery protocol. Now I just do it once daily, and as far as making her poop too much, she poops once daily--and sometimes relatively little in volume. I don't think that's too much, is it?
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Evidently I am the only person in the world who believes that pooping too much for hatchlings is nutritionally unsound.
And I personally love you for it!!!
