Before & After

[gieseygirly]

I've attached a picture of my Russian the day she was brought home from PetSmart. Then, I've attached a picture of her from about a week ago. Her shell has come a long way! I'm so proud!

 

[luvpetz27]

Wow! She looks a lot better. Good job! She is very pretty!!

 

[gieseygirly]

Wow! She looks a lot better. Good job! She is very pretty!!

Thanks! Makes me feel so good to know I'm doing everything right for her!

 

[Moozillion]

RE: Before & After

Looks great!!! She's a beauty- and a lucky one!

 

[gieseygirly]

RE: Before & After

Looks great!!! She's a beauty- and a lucky one!

Thanks, Moozilion!

 

[wellington]

I agree with all above. Looks nice and cute. Job well done.

 

[Jacqui]

Amazing what a little time, right conditions and a lot of love can do!

 

[biochemnerd808]

Great job! Isn't it amazing how they will thrive with proper care?!

Amazing what a little time, right conditions and a lot of love can do!

 

[african cake queen]

keep up the good work. thats amazing.

 

[gieseygirly]

Thanks for all the positive feedback! The part of her shell closer to her head is still a little dry and flaky, but it's getting there. We've had her two months now and it's amazing how much time my daughter and I spend with her. She's such a wonderful addition to our family!

 

[Tom]

Looking good.

 

[mctlong]

Her shell looks great! How long have you had her?

 

[gieseygirly]

Her shell looks great! How long have you had her?

I've had her just 2 months now.

 

[Kerryann]

She's gorgeous

 

[surie_the_tortoise]

she looks real nice

 

[lynnedit]

Hard to believe it is the same tort!

 

[kira]

She's gorgeous! I'm also in the process of getting my torts shell a little more hydrated. Any tips? You did awesome!

 

[mainey34]

She looks good. Just takes some time and proper husbandry. Keep up the good work. Im sure she feels better too...

 

[gieseygirly]

She's gorgeous! I'm also in the process of getting my torts shell a little more hydrated. Any tips? You did awesome!

Thanks! I think patience and perseverance are the key. I give her a bath 2 to 3 times a week for 20 to 25 minutes, frequently scooping the water over the top of her. I also lightly run a soft toothbrush over her shell - it helps get the dirt off and also helps remove the old flaking parts of her shell.