christy0426
New Member
I have recently taken in a small Russian tortoise after it was in the care of a teenager who had started neglecting him. Unfortunately, she used nail glue to secure beads onto his back, and I am not sure how (or if) they can be safely removed. The parent tried using a Dremel on the beads themselves, but did not want to get to close to his shell. We have considered bringing him to a vet, but want to weigh all options first in order to potentially avoid a huge medical bill. I am new to tortoise ownership, and am looking for any advice I can here, I worry long term the beads could cause problems!