Shutterbug
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Do any of you ever seem to "attract" or happen to find unwanted critters?!
I was in the pet store looking for some calcium powder for my Sulcata and someone heard me chatting to one of the employees.
They had a redfoot tortoise that they could no longer care for. They just wanted him to go to a good home. An hour later.. I was on my way home with this little dude.
He is supposed to be 4 years old, but only weighs 481g, after this AM soak. He did not poop, and did not pee from what I could see in the water.
He does seem to have some issues though:
1) He seems to have some limb weakness. Still walks around and is active just doesnt seem as strong as he should be.
2) His diet has consisted of nothing but 3 types of lettuce, he has never had protein or fruit.
3) His shell is quite wrinkled and scute are slightly raised on his back. There is a deep ridge along his side all the way around however. Beginning of pyramiding?
4) During this morning's soak, I heard a soft popping and whistling with his breathing. Beginning of an URI? If so, should I make a vet appointment NOW?
The vet is a 3hr drive each way, so if I can properly and safely treat and care for it at home, I will do so. If vet is best, that is what he will get! He is still active and has appetite despite a big change in his life.
5)His right eye is quite cloudy...think like a cataract. I feel like this would be from the coil UV he had, with no heat lamp.
He ate within an hour of coming home, however it takes him ages to aim and grab the food ☹
I was in the pet store looking for some calcium powder for my Sulcata and someone heard me chatting to one of the employees.
They had a redfoot tortoise that they could no longer care for. They just wanted him to go to a good home. An hour later.. I was on my way home with this little dude.
He is supposed to be 4 years old, but only weighs 481g, after this AM soak. He did not poop, and did not pee from what I could see in the water.
He does seem to have some issues though:
1) He seems to have some limb weakness. Still walks around and is active just doesnt seem as strong as he should be.
2) His diet has consisted of nothing but 3 types of lettuce, he has never had protein or fruit.
3) His shell is quite wrinkled and scute are slightly raised on his back. There is a deep ridge along his side all the way around however. Beginning of pyramiding?
4) During this morning's soak, I heard a soft popping and whistling with his breathing. Beginning of an URI? If so, should I make a vet appointment NOW?
The vet is a 3hr drive each way, so if I can properly and safely treat and care for it at home, I will do so. If vet is best, that is what he will get! He is still active and has appetite despite a big change in his life.
5)His right eye is quite cloudy...think like a cataract. I feel like this would be from the coil UV he had, with no heat lamp.
He ate within an hour of coming home, however it takes him ages to aim and grab the food ☹