I post this here due the conversations it will create.
1. This animal died from "natural" causes. We had a necropsy done by the vet to verify. The shell was returned to us.
2. A hacksaw was used as it was the thinnest bladed saw available.
3. We cut down the middle of the back and cut through the spinal column in the process.
4.I am not a scientist or a veterinarian. I am only attempting to share pics that others might not get to see without this post.
Here goes,
1. This animal died from "natural" causes. We had a necropsy done by the vet to verify. The shell was returned to us.
2. A hacksaw was used as it was the thinnest bladed saw available.
3. We cut down the middle of the back and cut through the spinal column in the process.
4.I am not a scientist or a veterinarian. I am only attempting to share pics that others might not get to see without this post.
Here goes,