TerrapinStation
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Here are pics of the Sulcata we rescued off of Craigslist last night.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/poor-socata-in-michigan.146847/
The previous "owner" had her in a 10 gallon tank, with a household coil bulb in a dome above her, no substrate and no water. He said she eats great- then listed off every food she is not supposed to eat. Also seems like he had some type of oil or wax on her shell- almost a mechanic smell to it. We scrubbed her down and the water was a yellowish color. Might just be nicotine, as he was a heavy smoker.
We set her up in a temporary home- 100 gallon storage bin, Zilla jungle mix, sphagnum moss, and a planter to hide in. Will work on something more permanent in the week to come.
@dmmj Sadly, I think you are right about the MBD. Back legs do not seem to do much other than drag. She has not moved a lot since we got her home, but she is alert and curious.
Thanks @Yvonne G for the rescue uniform!!!!!!!
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/poor-socata-in-michigan.146847/
The previous "owner" had her in a 10 gallon tank, with a household coil bulb in a dome above her, no substrate and no water. He said she eats great- then listed off every food she is not supposed to eat. Also seems like he had some type of oil or wax on her shell- almost a mechanic smell to it. We scrubbed her down and the water was a yellowish color. Might just be nicotine, as he was a heavy smoker.
We set her up in a temporary home- 100 gallon storage bin, Zilla jungle mix, sphagnum moss, and a planter to hide in. Will work on something more permanent in the week to come.
@dmmj Sadly, I think you are right about the MBD. Back legs do not seem to do much other than drag. She has not moved a lot since we got her home, but she is alert and curious.
Thanks @Yvonne G for the rescue uniform!!!!!!!