Opo's tail

Ray--Opo

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Half of Opo's tail is black/ dark brown.
The skin looks like it should but the color is what is bothering me.
Is this normal? I don't think it's dirt. I noticed it about 2 weeks ago. He gets soaked everyday and while it was sticking out. I tried scrubbing with a toothbrush.
That didn't last very long before the tail was gone:). Tried to scrub while it was to the side. If you want to see a sulcata jump. That will do it! :eek:
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Kristy1970

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Half of Opo's tail is black/ dark brown.
The skin looks like it should but the color is what is bothering me.
Is this normal? I don't think it's dirt. I noticed it about 2 weeks ago. He gets soaked everyday and while it was sticking out. I tried scrubbing with a toothbrush.
That didn't last very long before the tail was gone:). Tried to scrub while it was to the side. If you want to see a sulcata jump. That will do it! :eek:
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I gave up on Daisy's filthy little self.... I tried the tooth brush scrub and as soon as I do it... she poops and then walks in it and finds dirt... I'm over it.... she was probably a pig in a previous life LOL
 

vladimir

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I gave up on Daisy's filthy little self.... I tried the tooth brush scrub and as soon as I do it... she poops and then walks in it and finds dirt... I'm over it.... she was probably a pig in a previous life LOL

I bet there comes a time for many sulcata keepers where the tortoise's will to be dirty becomes greater than the keeper's will to try to keep them looking presentable :D
 

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