2015 Rescues #34, 35,36

[Yvonne G]

Sorry, Mike. Because I feel a responsibility to make sure my rescues go to a safe, good home, I have to schedule a home visit and take a look at the area where the turtle/tortoise is going to be kept. So, I don't ship.

 

[Angel Carrion]

Poor babies! The previous owner must have felt so bad when she/he found out everything people told her/him was wrong. I've been in there, but luckily I was only misinformed for less than a week and was able to immediately fix my mistakes before they caused any harm. And obviously they tried so very hard!
Curiosity speaking here; what can be done about MBD? I don't think it's reversible, but is it? Or can it be gotten rid of so it doesn't get worse, even if the damage is already done, kind of like how pyramiding cannot be reversed but it can be stopped?
If I lived closer I would give the boxie a good home in an outside enclosure and a kiddy pool to wade in a couple times a week.

 

[Yvonne G]

The actual thin bones and shell can be corrected, however the misshapen looks will never go away.

this is a very old thread. The animals have been placed.

 

[Angel Carrion]

How does one correct the thin bones and shell? Just a ton of calcium and D3 supplements and cuttlebones?

 

[JoesMum]

How does one correct the thin bones and shell? Just a ton of calcium and D3 supplements and cuttlebones?

Getting the diet correct, using calciummsupplements, and ensuring the tort gets enough UVB ... the tort will make its own D3 if it has the correct lighting or is kept outside,

 

[Angel Carrion]

Good to know for a possible adoption that may have the beginning stages of MBD. Thank you

 

[tortoise talk florida]

would love to get the sulcatta from you if you are willing to ship im in Palm Bay Florida

 

[DawnH]

Gosh, there is something just so deeply heartbreaking about these photos.