Thanks, Jeff. Brave's all buffed up for this Forum !"Beefcake" photos......OMG....LOL.....you made me spit my soda on the screen!
I love the predominant yellow....that is rare to be that dominant and that bright!
A Beast among Beasts!
Thank You. I will have to do more research on this. His shell does dry up and needs some lubricant at times. And Vita shell is supposed to be really bad for a turtle. The coconut oil dissolves in the water when he soaks. However, I perhaps need to look for other options and use coconut oil for photo sessions only, then scrub it off.But I learned on FB that the oil will prevent him from breathing through his shell, entirely prevent the uptake of UV, and cause him to overheat instantly....
Nice looking turtle!
Jamie
He was kidding. Those FB statements are false.Thank You. I will have to do more research on this. His shell does dry up and needs some lubricant at times. And Vita shell is supposed to be really bad for a turtle. The coconut oil dissolves in the water when he soaks. However, I perhaps need to look for other options and use coconut oil for photo sessions only, then scrub it off.
Sorry about the confusion... I use coconut oil on my torts as well, despite the dire, and groundless, worries espoused by people on FB.oh. thanks for the clarification. I missed the import of the emoji.
Probably like most things, best in moderation.Sorry about the confusion... I use coconut oil on my torts as well, despite the dire, and groundless, worries espoused by people on FB.
Jamie
Thanks. Looking for a reptile vet that knows what he is doing. Do not want to hurt him.Pic looks great but he needs a nail file on the beak or a trip to your local reptile shop to trim. Once trimmed, going forward provide his food in a terracotta plant base saucer. This has added benefit if maintaining the beak as it scraps it whilst eating.
Thanks. Looking for a reptile vet that knows what he is doing. Do not want to hurt him. He is 20-21 years old.Great looking turtle! His beak is becoming a little overgrown, so it would be good to trim it.
Do you know how old he is?
Best to recommend a vet to trim then a pet/reptile store if not doing the beak trim oneself. Most store employees even the owners have no clue what they are doing.Pic looks great but he needs a nail file on the beak or a trip to your local reptile shop to trim. Once trimmed, going forward provide his food in a terracotta plant base saucer. This has added benefit if maintaining the beak as it scraps it whilst eating.