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sulcata_turbo

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My little guy Turbo has a swollen area around his back legs. It's just a little puffier than normal and when he is in his enclosure basking I noticed that he kinda rondomly kicks his leg like something could be bothering him. He still walks around, eats, and passes urine/bowels like normal. I just wonder if there is anything this could be and if i should worry about it? thank you for your help. (this is only my second post so I hope I put this in the right place!)
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Im no expert... but he looks normal to me... my tortoise look a little puffy by their back legs too...I always just figured it meant they are well fed and hydrated.
 

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I don't really notice anything. However, I don't know,what he looks like if its not puffy. Just keep an eye on him and see if it gets worse or if he acts/walks different.
 

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Looks just like all 3 of mine, I think you're okay. Just keep an eye out for changes in his behavior
 

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thanks everyone!! i didn't think it was too much to worry about the onlything that is causing me to question it is how he kicks his leg as if something is kinda bothering him. only way i can describe the kicking would be it's like he is being tickled and kicks that foot to make it stop?? i'm not sure how to describe it lol.
 
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