Stoneman
Active Member
So, I rescued this tortoise about four months ago, it had practically no growth the first two years of life. Now, it has more growth lines than it had before I got it. I have it on a diet that is high calcium low phosphorus, and am giving it baths regularly. He excretes solid urates so I know that he at least has some kidney function, but I have been concerned it has had kidney issues because it does have some swelling in soft tissue torso areas. I will attach some extra pics of those. I also think that maybe it was just UVB and nutrient deficient, and his bones did not grow, and perhaps the poofiness is just extra soft tissue growth. Does anyone have input about that? what do you think? I am also thinking maybe those bumps above its neck are muscles. Can anyone let me know what those bumps are?