john_370
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Hello I was hoping someone can help.
I have two horsefield tortoise, they are just over a year old I have had them for 4months.
Since I have got them one has constantly been ill costing me money at a specialist reptile vet, and it is only the same one that is ill they both have identical housing and set up.
The current problem is its shell is getting softer and softer, he gets plenty of UV however he tries to burrow away from it stays down the opposite end of the vivarium from the heat lamp. My vet has given me lots of vitamins and calcium to help and I get him out into the sun when I can, and he has a varied diet.
I'm very worried, my vet is unsure what is wrong. Has anyone any suggestions?Please would be much appreciated
I have two horsefield tortoise, they are just over a year old I have had them for 4months.
Since I have got them one has constantly been ill costing me money at a specialist reptile vet, and it is only the same one that is ill they both have identical housing and set up.
The current problem is its shell is getting softer and softer, he gets plenty of UV however he tries to burrow away from it stays down the opposite end of the vivarium from the heat lamp. My vet has given me lots of vitamins and calcium to help and I get him out into the sun when I can, and he has a varied diet.
I'm very worried, my vet is unsure what is wrong. Has anyone any suggestions?Please would be much appreciated