UPDATE ON RUSSIAN TORTOISE TWINS

[Carol S]

The twins are separated. Both are doing great. The smallest one sure is a feisty little tort. The smallest one weighs 6 grams and the larger one 12.5 grams.

 

[Sarah2020]

Success and they look so tiny. Hope they have a long healthy life.

 

[wellington]

Yay, good job. Hope they both keep thriving.

 

[Maggie3fan]

yep! Good job!

 

[Tom]

The twins are separated. Both are doing great. The smallest one sure is a feisty little tort. The smallest one weighs 6 grams and the larger one 12.5 grams.


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I've found it very important to keep the umbilical area disinfected. I've used a first time treatment of Betadine, followed up with Vetricyn applied 2-3 times daily after that until the umbilical is completely absorbed and the scar all closed up. I also soak and put them in a clean brooder box every day.

Good luck Carol. I hope they both survive and thrive!