Hi All,
It's been awhile since I've been on here but I have an issue that I need help with. I have a 6 year old female Redfoot tortoise. It's warm here now in Michigan so she has been spending the days out in the backyard. And yes, its been tortoise proofed! But today I brought her in before the sun set like I do every night and she wouldn't bring her right front leg out of her shell. I tried prying it just a little bit to see if she would bring it out then but nothing. I didn't pull on it or pry very hard for fear of hurting her more. I fixed her dinner plate and put that in front of her and she still just hobbled to it on her other three feet. She is still eating good though. After a few minutes she finally brought it out of her shell but she isn't putting any weight on it. I tried rubbing it and squeezing it gently up and down but she didn't flinch or pull it away or anything. I really don't know what to do for her. I'm going to try to soak her in some warm water for a little bit because I know heat always helps me when I hurt. But other than that does anyone have any advice or information that might help me help her?? I'd really appreciate anything info anyone has to offer. She's my baby and I would just die if she was suffering.
It's been awhile since I've been on here but I have an issue that I need help with. I have a 6 year old female Redfoot tortoise. It's warm here now in Michigan so she has been spending the days out in the backyard. And yes, its been tortoise proofed! But today I brought her in before the sun set like I do every night and she wouldn't bring her right front leg out of her shell. I tried prying it just a little bit to see if she would bring it out then but nothing. I didn't pull on it or pry very hard for fear of hurting her more. I fixed her dinner plate and put that in front of her and she still just hobbled to it on her other three feet. She is still eating good though. After a few minutes she finally brought it out of her shell but she isn't putting any weight on it. I tried rubbing it and squeezing it gently up and down but she didn't flinch or pull it away or anything. I really don't know what to do for her. I'm going to try to soak her in some warm water for a little bit because I know heat always helps me when I hurt. But other than that does anyone have any advice or information that might help me help her?? I'd really appreciate anything info anyone has to offer. She's my baby and I would just die if she was suffering.