Jferrmarie
New Member
Hello and thanks in advance!
We just got a tortoise from a family friend who went off to college. She had been feeding her only lettuce 2x a day for as long as she’s had her... I’ve had tortoises before, but many years ago, so I’m a little rusty - but know this is not correct. The tortoise’s beak is over grown, her tail is white and sort of stuck to her? Her shell is also quite brittle, has what looks like some breakage around the rim, and has rough patches on top. I’m looking for a good vet near me, but in the mean time any suggestions? Do I have to introduce new foods slowly? The tortoise is 11 years old
We just got a tortoise from a family friend who went off to college. She had been feeding her only lettuce 2x a day for as long as she’s had her... I’ve had tortoises before, but many years ago, so I’m a little rusty - but know this is not correct. The tortoise’s beak is over grown, her tail is white and sort of stuck to her? Her shell is also quite brittle, has what looks like some breakage around the rim, and has rough patches on top. I’m looking for a good vet near me, but in the mean time any suggestions? Do I have to introduce new foods slowly? The tortoise is 11 years old