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I just received this little fellow a couple hours ago and am wondering what i wrong with his tail. He arrived very hot and the cold pack had completely melted. I soaked him for about a half hour and then put him in his temporary home until I know it will be safe to introduce him to my other tort. I am not sure what he is used to eating as the breeder did not answer my questions. I gave him fresh green, mushrooms, cactus, grasses and some softened Mazuri. He started to eat the bark substrate and the sphagnum moss instead of the food. With a little persistence on my part, he finally ate some cactus. Anyway, I hope you can see how his tail looks very puffy from the underside and curved up from the side photo. I inquired of the breeder but so far have not heard from him. I did make a vet appointment for him for next week. Thanks for any info or advise you can give me. 19895065_10155482854979004_3503893147933884238_n.jpg 19748357_10155482854484004_6281604057304805409_n.jpg 19748492_10155482854374004_1460211691807278177_n.jpg
 

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How old is he? Lots of pyramiding if he's young still. Looks to be. My guess on the tail was it got broken at the end. Just a guess, but don't really know what else it would be. Seeing it's swollen, I'm guess during shipping.
 

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Did you see a pic of him before purchase? If not could possibly been born like that and not really swollen either just the way it was born. If you seen a pic before hand and the tail wasn't like that then I go with my first guess
 

Moshie

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No, did not see any pictures. The breeder said he had mis-scutes and that made me want him. Breeder never mentioned anything about his tail. He said other than the scutes everything was normal. I think he is starting to pyramid some too but hopefully can stop that from continuing. He has already won my heart. I just want what ever is best for him.
 

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How old is he? Lots of pyramiding if he's young still. Looks to be. My guess on the tail was it got broken at the end. Just a guess, but don't really know what else it would be. Seeing it's swollen, I'm guess during shipping.
Breeder just said he was born in 2016. I asked for a possible estimate as to the month but he has not replied yet. Hope he does soon.
 

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I just got an email from the breeder answering my questions. Informed me that the tail was a birth defect. I feel much better knowing he took the time to answer. I also feel better about the tail. Am still concerned with th pyramiding but hope I can prevent it from getting worse. Breeder doesn't seem to know the month the baby was hatched but said last fall. Anyway, wanted to let you know the breeder did indeed reply.
 
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