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Matt asked me if I could take in a Sulcata rescue that he got yesterday and he sent me a pic and after I saw the photo I could not say no. This little tort is gonna need some TLC after not having this best care. My daughter decided to name the little tort "Honey"

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This little one weighs 586 grams and id 6.5 inches long. Gave the little one a warm soak and a mixure of Mazuri, Red sticks and Cactus, after eating a little Honey went to sleep..
 

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Poor Honey! I'm glad you've got her now, hope she enjoys her new home!
 

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wow looks rough.
 

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Thanks for adopting her from me. I know she's in great hands now. I had a good time talking with you guys today.

-Matt
 

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I just noticed that dalano and matt are from the same town neat. You two neighbors? I hope the little guy gets better.
 

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She has a great disposition and as long as she keeps it up we will do all we can for her..

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Thanks for adopting her from me. I know she's in great hands now. I had a good time talking with you guys today.

-Matt

Thanks for asking Matt, and as always we enjoyed hanging with you and your herd. My daughter is still talking about your turtles...

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I just noticed that dalano and matt are from the same town neat. You two neighbors? I hope the little guy gets better.

Yep, we live a few minutes away from each other, but Matt works down the street from my house.. She is eating and active and that is always a great sign..
 

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It's great to have a forum member that lives close by! He's a heck of a guy.

-Matt
 

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Thank goodness he's with someone who knows how to take care of him properly now. He's in good hands. :D
 

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Poor Honey!!!! You my friend have been bitten by the tortie bug! I am so glad you are giving her a wonderful home, she deserves it! She is lucky to have you and she will have that figured out in a few days! I think you are awesome!!! Tell your daughter that she picked a great name!!!
 

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CJSTorts said:
So glad Honey is getting proper care now. Good luck!

Thanks, were gonna do all we can to make her happy and strong..

Candy said:
Thank goodness he's with someone who knows how to take care of him properly now. He's in good hands. :D

I am glad Matt gave her to me, she has a great personality..

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Poor Honey!!!! You my friend have been bitten by the tortie bug! I am so glad you are giving her a wonderful home, she deserves it! She is lucky to have you and she will have that figured out in a few days! I think you are awesome!!! Tell your daughter that she picked a great name!!!

Thank you Mary Anne, as soon as my daughter saw her she said I wanna name her Honey.
 

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pretty serious issues, but should do ok if eating and cared for. .. fingers crossed..
kinda like my first one.. we built these huge pens with the promise to get some rescues, and I met another tort person,
she got two in.. a desert and a sulcata.. he was prob abou the same size when i brought him home. I couldnt say no or leave him behind.
i was told his life expectancy was not good and probably would not grow.. but he's doing great and twice the size. he wont even be smooth, but he runs now and the new growth is smoother.
Lots of sun, grass and calcium... good luck!!
 
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A dip in their back like that 'generally' means MBD. She is old enough now that she shouldn't feel soft at all. I would kinda double up on the calcium for a while and try to harden her up. Do you have any TNT? If not, PM me your address and I'll send you some.
 

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Maggie, will the sway get better or just stay the same? When the new growth starts to come in, will she kinda flatten out?
 

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Great of you to take in Honey. Will be looking for updates to see how things go.
 

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Torts like Honey have a way of touching your heart. Someday when I have more room I would love to take in a few more rescues:)
 
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