Kandrews
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I recently adopted a Russian Tort from an owner who didn’t have the time or commitment for her. I am not sure of her age but I’m guessing by size she’s 7ish, at first I couldn’t get her to eat but I figured it was just a new environment and eventually she did but still not much. She spends most her day trying to escape the turtle table I have. So much so that the corners are showing wear and scratches from it. And now I’m noticing on both sides of her neck are scabs and one is quite swollen. I have read so much and have tried to make her feel more at home but it doesn’t seem to be working. I let her roam around the yard for at least an hour a day as I watch her obviously, and that’s when she seems the happiest. Right now because it’s so nice out I have kept her table on my back patio so she can soak in real sun rays all day. She has two hides, a big water bowl, clean bedding and and half the table is shaded. I switch her food daily so she doesn’t get bored but she still doesn’t seem to want to eat much. What the heck do I need to do for her?