side view of turtle skeleton with open shell

[Prairie Mom]

A friend sent this photo to me. I apologize for not knowing the source, but thought this was really worth sharing...

 

[144 Grandpa Turtle]

Very nice !

 

[Yvonne G]

http://www.dkfindout.com/us/animals-and-nature/reptiles/inside-tortoise/

 

[Prairie Mom]

Even better! Thank you!

 

[Oxalis]

Very cool, thanks for sharing! The best image to teach others how crucial calcium is to tortoises!!

 

[Prairie Mom]

The best image to teach others how crucial calcium is to tortoises!!

Great point! You're exactly right!

 

[MPRC]

Well this clearly answers the question of "How in the heck do they poop like St. Bernards?!" Plenty of storage space.

 

[Prairie Mom]

Well this clearly answers the question of "How in the heck do they poop like St. Bernards?!" Plenty of storage space.

a ha haha!! They really do! I know this from experience...

My sulcata is still pretty small and I've seen bigger poop! ha ha ha!