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    28 Sick Tortoises please help, Bumps under Neck

    It's consistent with what we saw last year.
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    28 Sick Tortoises please help, Bumps under Neck

    Note to @Yvonne G or another moderator: Please move this thread to the Yellow Bumps subforum. Thanks!
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    28 Sick Tortoises please help, Bumps under Neck

    Austwickia chelonae can remain dormant for weeks or even several months. It can appear to go away, then show up again weeks or months later. Do you know if these tortoises were hatched on-site, or did the seller acquire them from elsewhere? Were they all from the same clutch? Make sure you...
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    2018 Tort First Aid Kit...

    Usually Neosporin is referred to as triple antibiotic ointment (at least that's the way I've usually seen it in the guidance). Good point about the extra/different stuff like the pain relief. Some good resources were written in the 1990s, before some of the extras started being added into...
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    Newbie turtle tank DIY lid advice...

    It might be worth it to look around for the typical (black metal screen) lids that would fit your tank. Depending on how you're doing the lights, you might find a lid with a (lengthwise) hinge that would work. With my tanks, I have a stand to support each light and keep it suspended above the...
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    RIP Grumpyface

    Oh Maggie, I'm so sorry. Warmest thoughts. I know it's rough.
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    What turtle species can coexist with common musk turtles?

    Definitely NOT a snapping turtle. Much of that answer depends on how large of a tub we're talking about, and how it's set up. I'll defer to @Markw84 for suggestions. I have two female three-striped mud turtles in a 40 gallon breeder tank with several inches of water in it. They've gotten...
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    Advanced informarion needed on peacock slider hatchling care.

    Lots of good advice above. One thing I didn't see mentioned is tracking the temperatures in the enclosure. The temperatures of the water, ambient air, and under the basking light can affect where the turtle is likely to spend time. Note: With the original poster being legally blind, one...
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    Indian spotted turtle

    Fortunately for you, some of them are bred in Florida. I'd suggest asking Marc Cantos at The Turtle Source what he has available. http://theturtlesource.com/i.asp?id=100200370&p=Black-Spotted-Pond-Turtles
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    Hello, new to the Forum!

    @ZEROPILOT lives in Broward. He has a great reptile vet... I don't remember which veterinarian it is, though.
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    Redfoot spots on neck

    I was hoping the UK had managed to dodge this particular (metaphorical) bullet.
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    HELP EMERGENCY (skin shedding)

    Same here.
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    Redfoot spots on neck

    With @R07x living in the UK, I am less inclined to think that Austwickia chelonae would be involved in this case. That opinion is mostly based on the relative difficulty (added hassle and added expense) of importing tortoises into the UK. (If it were in the U.S. or Malaysia, different matter...
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    Redfoot spots on neck

    How long have you had the tortoise? Where did it come from? Do you happen to know whether it was imported or captive bred in the UK? Do you have any other reptiles? Any recent additions? Has your tortoise had any contact with any other reptiles?
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    Possible yellow spot?

    If it were posted here directly, we'd have been asking for additional pictures and more about the animal's history. Point of origin of the tortoise and location of the owner are important. Tagging @mastershake for awareness.
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    Sulcata eye problem

    Do you happen to know if the breeder in Orlando actually hatched the little one there? Sometimes breeders get livestock from elsewhere and then resell. Hopefully that isn't an issue here. Admittedly, we're a little paranoid about Austwickia chelonae, but not without good reason. If you look...
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    Sulcata eye problem

    Where did you get your little one from? How long have you had her?
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    Question

    No vendor at the National Reptile Breeders Expo in Daytona Beach, FL will sell any of those species (that aren't allowed to cross state lines) to anyone without a valid Florida driver's license. And if they get any inkling that the Florida resident wanting to purchase those species intends to...
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    Happy Birthday, Toddrick!!!

    Happy Birthday! I hope it's a great one!
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    My tortoise shell cat (breed name)

    The dilute version is what some people refer to as a pastel tortie. ?
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