She said the poor guy needs injections 3 times a week for this month, and after this month shell let me take him for a while. i hope the while becomes forever.
She said the vet said its a female, if i had to guess i would say the carapace is probably 6 inches in length maybe a bit less.If it's that small, it's still too small to know the sex. They have to be about 7 or 8 inches front to back before you can know for sure. And, yes, it's way too small for it's age.
I'm still trying to persuade her to give me the tortoise because she isn't doing much.
I also would like to know what happened, but I am not optimistic. Surprise me, please!Sometimes we just need to do what we need to do!
I would physically take that poor baby and never look back!
It would be great if she would become educated! Then the next poor soul may have a better chance!
I know this was last year, does anyone know the outcome of this story?
Stop feeding it so much kale. It can end up becoming toxic. Balance with different veggies and occasional fruit. Calcium is a must, sprinkled on it's food. Warmth, UVA/UVB, fresh water, soak in tepid water for 1/2 hr, make sure the water comes up 1/2 in on the shell and he can move about freely (Do this once or twice a week). Spring mix, raddichio, red clover, timothy, roses, dandelion, winter squash, prickly pear,... a wonderful varied diet will soon bring your tort back to health.I have told her she definately needs UVB and a heat light but she won't buy one and i know she has more than enough money, I even gave her some calcium powder to give her tort and she wont even use it. She cant care for it herself so i think ill take your advice and care for it and after a while and then hand it to a rescue, thanks for your help.