*misskerrimoo* said:
* No surgery needed. The split scute never grew, he is doing great!
*misskerrimoo* said:
* I would imagine that it is medically possible!
*misskerrimoo* said:
* For sure, they are fantastic creatures!
TUFF'S STORY
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* No surgery needed. The split scute never grew, he is doing great!
* I would imagine that it is medically possible!
* For sure, they are fantastic creatures!
I never thought there was a worry of a tort having a split scute. Is it more of a concern in Aldabras because of their size or that its just so rare in their species? I s there a possibility of the split scute actually splitting apart? How big is the one with the split scute now? Thanks 
wellington said:
* No issue, not at all!
wellington said:
* I do not think so, never heard of that ever happening!
wellington said:
* Three years old now and doing fantastic. The new keeper is local. The split scute never developed any further, just looks like a little line where the original divided line was at hatching. I will try and get a current picture and post it.
Tuff enjoying the sunshine // 07-23-2013
He's looking good. I take it has recovered very well and is back to his good old self
wellington said:
* Actually he might need to go back and have an additional stitch or two!
Darn it. He's looking so happy too. Poor Tuff, thankfully, he is a tuff bugger. With fabulous parents.
. With fabulous parents.
wellington said:
* He is very happy and active!
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Re: RE: TUFF'S STORY
Oh lordie! has his bladder prolapsed some again? >.o poor tuffy... Does he ever act like anything is wrong? Like he's in pain or anything? Jw.
How did I miss seeing the piccie I asked about?! Agh, sorry! I'm thinking its just like a big crack? Is this much different than ones with extra scutes? I think the ones w/ extra scutes are cute... It looks like a painting... I can't think of the name at the moment..........Is it called mosaic art? I haven't had enough sleep. Lol.
I wish I had the room for a giant tortie, like yours.... I actually have the land space, but we may have to move in a few yrs... & I can see me now, trying to rent a place, with a 400lb tortie in the yard... Lol. Plus, where we live, its waaaay too cold of winters to be outside all year... Imagine living in the house with a giant tortie. :B it'd be cool In my opinion, but it wouldn't be happy for tort-tort. I do love the giants, though. id so love to meet one in person!
MY BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN:
3.2.0 Cats (Neeko, Bootsie, Bean (Special Needs), Puff (Special needs), Pokie)
1.0.0 Dog (Sidney (Special needs))
2.0.0 Bearded Dragons (Lochey & Zane (Special needs))
2.1.0 Leopard Geckos (Hopper, Spanky-Butt (Special needs), Rumi)
0.0.1 Greek Tortoise Hatchling (Mookie-Boo - Ibera species)
0.0.2 Fire Bellied Toads (Ellie, Teddy)
0.0.1 Emporer Scorpion (Mr. Pickles)
1.0.0 Betta Fish (Mr. Pook-Pook)
ALDABRAMAN said:wellington said:
* Actually he might need to go back and have an additional stitch or two!
Oh lordie!
has his bladder prolapsed some again? >.o poor tuffy... Does he ever act like anything is wrong? Like he's in pain or anything? Jw.How did I miss seeing the piccie I asked about?! Agh, sorry! I'm thinking its just like a big crack? Is this much different than ones with extra scutes? I think the ones w/ extra scutes are cute... It looks like a painting... I can't think of the name at the moment..........Is it called mosaic art? I haven't had enough sleep. Lol.
I wish I had the room for a giant tortie, like yours....
I actually have the land space, but we may have to move in a few yrs... & I can see me now, trying to rent a place, with a 400lb tortie in the yard... Lol. Plus, where we live, its waaaay too cold of winters to be outside all year... Imagine living in the house with a giant tortie. :B it'd be cool In my opinion, but it wouldn't be happy for tort-tort. I do love the giants, though. id so love to meet one in person!MY BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN:
3.2.0 Cats (Neeko, Bootsie, Bean (Special Needs), Puff (Special needs), Pokie)
1.0.0 Dog (Sidney (Special needs))
2.0.0 Bearded Dragons (Lochey & Zane (Special needs))
2.1.0 Leopard Geckos (Hopper, Spanky-Butt (Special needs), Rumi)
0.0.1 Greek Tortoise Hatchling (Mookie-Boo - Ibera species)
0.0.2 Fire Bellied Toads (Ellie, Teddy)
0.0.1 Emporer Scorpion (Mr. Pickles)
1.0.0 Betta Fish (Mr. Pook-Pook)
*misskerrimoo* said:ALDABRAMAN said:wellington said:
* Actually he might need to go back and have an additional stitch or two!
Oh lordie!
* Not exactly, the tissue just opened some where the stitches were. Should be an easy fix!
*misskerrimoo* said:
* Not remotely, he has never displayed any sort of discomfort, irritation, or pain. He has always been active and appeared to be very happy!
Snack Time // 07-25-2013
Cactus Time // 07-28-2013
Okay, that's just way too cute.
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That Cactus Time face!! SO CUTE
wellington said:
* Tuff loves his cactus!
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Ahhhh why are photos of tortoises eating so irresistible? So cute! And what a wonderful success story. He's lucky to have hatched into a place with people who know their stuff and really care!
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