How does my tortoise look? (concerns)

OctopusMagic

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Tom

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He looks good to me. Nice colors and markings too.
 

WithLisa

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He looks good, but a little pale. Does he get natural sunlight?
 

OctopusMagic

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Thanks Tom, that eases my mind. @WithLisa He hasn't gotten outside in a few months as it has been cold around here. During the summer though he gets a few hours of sun each day for ~4 months if I can help it. Looks like this spring/summer I'll have to ease back on the sunscreen :cool:
 
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