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Chelonians is the order encompassing all turtles, tortoises included, right? In animal behavioral studies we use a lot of layman's terms when referring to groups (at least in California). Do you study or work in a field involving a lot of nomenclature? I can't imagine always using, say...
Whats his calcium intake like? Is he getting plenty of UVA and UVB light? Its almost like his bones are weak.... Has he been checked for metabolic bone disease? I am not trying to freak you out. Just throwing ideas out there
He does look a little underweight. What do you feed him usually? Quantity and quality of food can vary depending on growth and cycle stage. Has he been wormed lately? If he goes outside at all there is always a chance of parasites that you can't otherwise detect. Soaking is a great idea too...
Hey!
Aldabra torts are some if my favorites! Also in the US if someone knows anything about animals they usually distinguish between four types of turtles/tortoises. Technically tortoises are turtles but turtles are not tortoises. In California we have sea turtles, tortoises, water/river...
My name is Ray (I like to take this time to say that I am a girl and I know the name is confusing but its a nickname for Rhiannon if any of you are Fleetwood Mac fans). I live in Southern California and I technically do not have a tortoise yet. Buuuut I have just been informed that I will be...