Re: Leg deformity in Red Foot

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Posted by Terry on January 30, 2001 at 23:06:44:

In Reply to: Leg deformity in Red Foot posted by Joanna on January 30, 2001 at 21:41:17:

Take the Tortoise don't let him put it to sleep because of a problem he has probably created.
It might very well be dietary related. Redfoots require a small amount of animal protein in their diet. Not a lot, but a couple of times a month they should have a small amount of protein.
Pretty pets tortoise pellets or a tiny bit of meat such as boiled chicken.
Visit the red foot site I've linked below.
Maybe Giovanni or somebody else who actually keeps redfoots can help you out more.

The deformities might not improve, but with correct care they also might not get any worse.
As long as the tortoise can move about it has quality of life.
If you can't take it there are adoption organizations such as Turtle Homes who could find it a loving home, with a qualified person.
It doesn't have a life threatening disease, it has a chance to live a long life, no need to take that away from the poor tort.

Thanks for your concern, if you decide that you can't take/keep it let us know and we can put you in touch with Turtle Homes.
They rehome hundreds of tortoises/turtles every year, quite a few with deformities.
Terry

Beasley the Red Footed Tortoise.

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: : Take the Tortoise don't let him put it to sleep because of a problem he has probably created. : It might very well be dietary related. Redfoots require a small amount of animal protein in their diet. Not a lot, but a couple of times a month they should have a small amount of protein. : Pretty pets tortoise pellets or a tiny bit of meat such as boiled chicken. : Visit the red foot site I've linked below. : Maybe Giovanni or somebody else who actually keeps redfoots can help you out more. : The deformities might not improve, but with correct care they also might not get any worse. : As long as the tortoise can move about it has quality of life. : If you can't take it there are adoption organizations such as Turtle Homes who could find it a loving home, with a qualified person. : It doesn't have a life threatening disease, it has a chance to live a long life, no need to take that away from the poor tort. : Thanks for your concern, if you decide that you can't take/keep it let us know and we can put you in touch with Turtle Homes. : They rehome hundreds of tortoises/turtles every year, quite a few with deformities. : Terry

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