Upside down

[Michael henry]

I would just like to show this picture of a tortoises anatomy. Just a reminder the lungs are on the top. If you put them upside down the pressure from their internal organs pushing on their lungs can reduce the efficiency of the lungs. Have a great day

 

[Yvonne G]

Thank you.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Thanks.. but why would anybody put them upside down?

 

[Michael henry]

Thanks.. but why would anybody put them upside down?

I brought it because I saw a photo. I also have run into zoo keepers who were transporting tortoises in a wheelbarrow because they fit better. Some people just don’t realize what can happen. Thanks

 

[ZenHerper]

And keepers aren't always aware of how quickly a tort can suffocate/drown/overheat when they fall upside down inside a "safe" habitat.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

And keepers aren't always aware of how quickly a tort can suffocate/drown/overheat when they fall upside down inside a "safe" habitat.

Yep
Heat makes it much worse. Much faster.

 

[Tom]

Thanks.. but why would anybody put them upside down?

Some people do it for weighing, measuring, or photos of the tail and anal scutes for sexing. I recommend against it. They can be weighed and measured right side up. And photos can be done like this to show the sex:

 

[tortdork]

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I would just like to show this picture of a tortoises anatomy. Just a reminder the lungs are on the top. If you put them upside down the pressure from their internal organs pushing on their lungs can reduce the efficiency of the lungs. Have a great day

thank you. real cool.