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dkosnik

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Hello everyone! I've wanted a turtle since I was a kid. Being 44, I finally made the happen. Luckily, I have a wonderful girlfriend who is an animal lover like me so I got past the basics quickly. With substrate, do's and don't's, etc. I've had the tortoise for a couple months. He's about 7 years old and 6 inches around. My question is, other than misting him and giving him calcium supplement how can I his shell from being so dull and listless?

Thank you!

David
 

Yvonne G

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Hi, and welcome!

You can rub in some cold pressed coconut oil, allow it to stand for 15 minutes or so, then polish it off with a clean, absorbent cloth. Be sure to polish it off so dirt doesn't stick to it.
 

dkosnik

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Ok, he's not cuddly but I still love him. I have a cat as well, and was concerned they might not get along. But, other than being curious my cat doesn't care. lol
 
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