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Im 40ish and I have two female Russies aged 5-6 and a Russie who is between 70 - 80 and a6 yr old Sullie

What kinds of torts do you have?

Actuallynow that I think about it, they just started eating carrots a few months ago. [hr] I just replaced the bulbs in their habitat a few weeks ago, so maybe that will help too. When I cut back on their food, i assume this will still be a permanent shell issue?

My russies have developed some shell abnormalities. It has happened so slowly that it took me a while to really see it because I see them everyday. I am sure you will all notice them right away. They have grown a lot in the past year. This winter their beaks began to overgrow and they have never...

He looks great.

What causes the egg to blow?

Yes I would be interested in the 3 month old. Where are you located? Are you able to determine if it is make or female? Or is it too soon to tell? Rebecca

RE: "Wow she's Big" My new Female Russian C/B She looks awesome.. She has been well taken care of

Does anybody know of a specific brand of stackable habitats that is really good? I have been looking at several, some are glass with wood trim and they stack and look like nice furniture, others are fiberglass with lighting and heating etc.... I need to stack four of them (for my russian...

Thanks!

In the photos it looks like he is missing a scute? I agree in the chlorhexidine but betadine can be used too. I have seen silvadene work wonders when applied over top of betadine but the silvadene needs a script. Hope you were able to get him in to see the vet! Poor thing. There are such...

Very helpul! Thanks.[hr] I meant helpful... Sometimes i cant spell

I was thinking I saw a post somewhere from someone who sells the pear pads online and was going to order some (ours are all frozen outside now). I cant find that old post though. If anybody know of a good place online to order the prickly pear pads, let me know!

I would get it checked asap so that it doesnt get infected. Looks ouchy, poor baby.