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[Hayes Johnson]

Why is it that the skin near my tortoises head is some times really flat, and sometimes really puffy? I call them his air bags.

Thanks! From Hayes and Spourd

 

[Hayes Johnson]

here is a picture of them inflated

 

[wellington]

I notice that on a lot of Russians. I never notice it on mine, nor do I really notice it on other species.
I don't know why it is. Can you remember, is it only when you pick him up? Or any other things you can remember that might give a reason. Like after eating, after soaking, only while holding, etc.

 

[ascott]

Why is it that the skin near my tortoises head is some times really flat, and sometimes really puffy? I call them his air bags.

Thanks! From Hayes and Spourd

I know that sometimes I am bloated and other days, as a woman...I am not...who the hell knows the moment by moment "whys"....as long as the overall tort is good....all is good.

 

[Kasia]

View attachment 237976 here is a picture of them inflated

...Human... put me down or I will pee on your shoes...

 

[Toddrickfl1]

I know that sometimes I am bloated and other days, as a woman...I am not...who the hell knows the moment by moment "whys"....as long as the overall tort is good....all is good.

That made me literally lol