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    New tort pics-

    Cool! Now I don't need to change his name.:) Thanks Danny
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    my other rescue

    We are temporarily keeping him in my old iguana habitat, which is 6 feet tall. But Koopa is over 5 feet, so we decided to build him a larger habitat. We have an enclosed lanai, around our pool, with lots of large plants that he can lounge on. He likes to sun himself out there. My neighbor...
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    my other rescue

    In the past two weeks, I've taken in two rescues. One was my little tort, Filbert. The other is this guy... King Koopa! I took him in after a neighbor found him wandering around our neighborhood. We haven't been able to locate his owner, and we feel he was dumped. He is very sweet...
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    New tort pics-

    Here is Filbert, a tort I just recently adopted. He had pneumonia when I took him in, and has been getting Baytril injections for the past 10 days. Just want to make sure it is a Greek, and the gender as well..... :) Tracy
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    Newbie Tort Parent

    Ok, I found my camera. I'm not sure how old he is. He is 5 inches long and weighs 394 grams. He has been on a 10 day regimen of injectable Baytril for his pneumonia. I have to give him his last shot today, then I will bring him back to the vet to see if his lung has improved. He has...
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    Newbie Tort Parent

    TLC= tender loving care:) Thanks for the welcomes! I forgot to mention that I live iin Florida and my name is Tracy. I having been browsing through the forums and there really is a wealth of information. As soon as I can find my camera (grrrrr to my 12 year old), I will post some pics of...
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    Newbie Tort Parent

    Hi everyone! I just recently adopted a greek tortoise. He was ill with pneumonia and needed special "TLC", so I was asked to take him in and give him the love he needs. At least, I think it is a "he". Oh well, his name is Filbert and I'm sure I'll be on here a lot asking all sorts of...
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