Shell Saver Experiment

[CarolM]

Today’s pics. I’m starting to worry that I’m not doing Crusher any favors by withholding the Shell Saver product from him!

They are looking gorgeous Heather.

 

[EllieMay]

They are looking gorgeous Heather.

Thank you Carol!! I’m nuts about these babies!! Never dreamed tortoises would be so interactive.. looking back, now I see that was kinda shallow thinking [emoji4]

 

[EllieMay]

Big difference!

 

[EllieMay]

I think I’m going to close the shell saver experiment. Pickles is growing much smoother and I don’t feel like I’m being fair. Both torts are in the exact same conditions but to me the difference is already proven.

 

[CarolM]

Thank you Carol!! I’m nuts about these babies!! Never dreamed tortoises would be so interactive.. looking back, now I see that was kinda shallow thinking [emoji4]

Lol

 

[CarolM]

Big difference!

Whahahaha. The pear looks bigger than they do. [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

 

[CarolM]

I think I’m going to close the shell saver experiment. Pickles is growing much smoother and I don’t feel like I’m being fair. Both torts are in the exact same conditions but to me the difference is already proven.

So does that mean you are going to start putting the shell saver on both of them now.

 

[CarolM]

I think I’m going to close the shell saver experiment. Pickles is growing much smoother and I don’t feel like I’m being fair. Both torts are in the exact same conditions but to me the difference is already proven.

They are both adorable btw.

 

[EllieMay]

They are both adorable btw.

Thanks!!! And yes I am.. I just can’t stand thinking I could do better by something and not doing it.. Pickles’ shell is perfectly smooth from the growth lines into the scutes but crusher’s scutes are slightly elevated from his growth lines.. it’s the whole scute though .... but still . I think I’ve seen all I need to.

 

[TriciaStringer]

We’ve enjoyed following your experiment. You do what is best for your cuties.

 

[vladimir]

Yes, thanks very much for sharing!

 

[Tim Carlisle]

I think I’m going to close the shell saver experiment. Pickles is growing much smoother and I don’t feel like I’m being fair. Both torts are in the exact same conditions but to me the difference is already proven.

Nice little experiment EllieMay. I'd love to see a comparison test of the Shell Saver product vs. plain ol' extra virgin coconut oil (which I believe is a main ingredient in Shell Saver). Unfortunately, I don't have two similar torts to experiment on.

 

[EllieMay]

Nice little experiment EllieMay. I'd love to see a comparison test of the Shell Saver product vs. plain ol' extra virgin coconut oil (which I believe is a main ingredient in Shell Saver). Unfortunately, I don't have two similar torts to experiment on.

Which way do you think it would go?? I’m not opposed to trying it but I definitely believe that a moisturizer is key for them.. i was actually wondering about Vitamin E oil myself....

 

[Tim Carlisle]

Which way do you think it would go?? I’m not opposed to trying it but I definitely believe that a moisturizer is key for them.. i was actually wondering about Vitamin E oil myself....

Not really sure. Ounce for ounce, purchasing a tub of the coconut oil would be the better value IMHO. I was just curious if there was any added health benefit to using the Shell Saver. I read the product reviews, some good / some bad. Curious to see for myself. I just cannot reproduce the control conditions that you were lucky enough to have.

 

[EllieMay]

Well.... maybe I’ll order some and give it a try.. I don’t mind saving money. Can you screen shot me what you would use ?

 

[Tim Carlisle]

This is what I got from my local pharmacy. I believe it was $13 or $14..

 

[EllieMay]

Ok.. I’m going to pick some up & we will give it a try

 

[EllieMay]

This is what I got from my local pharmacy. I believe it was $13 or $14..

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I got it... so as soon as I soak and weigh tonight, I’ll give Crusher a rub down with that and continue the shell saver on pickles

 

[EllieMay]

So here we go!! If my source was honest, these babies are 5 months old / 20 wks today.. they were started dry and I got them at (about)2-1/2 months old. They seem very healthy and are progressing nicely even if a little small for their age.

 

[Tim Carlisle]

I got it... so as soon as I soak and weigh tonight, I’ll give Crusher a rub down with that and continue the shell saver on pickles

I eagerly await your results!