Re: Susan

Posted by Giovanni on October 02, 2001 at 07:09:26:

In Reply to: Re: Rescued Russians: Giovanni, can you give me your opinion? posted by Susan on September 29, 2001 at 16:07:16:

:I've noticed that both turts have all four legs sprawled all of the time. They can move them but don't seem to tuck legs in their shells at all. As well, head is always outstretched. Compared to my own Russian, this seems odd. Any clues about this?

Susan,

Great job on cleaning those tortoises up. If that russian is a hatchling I might be worried about a kidney problem, if not the diet change can do nothing but benefit them.

All of my tortoises lay around with everything hanging out at all times. I think it's a sign of contentment:). What you want to make sure of is that they pull their head in, or limbs in when touched. That way they are still alert to predators.

Ciao'

Giovanni

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: :I've noticed that both turts have all four legs sprawled all of the time. They can move them but don't seem to tuck legs in their shells at all. As well, head is always outstretched. Compared to my own Russian, this seems odd. Any clues about this? : Susan, : Great job on cleaning those tortoises up. If that russian is a hatchling I might be worried about a kidney problem, if not the diet change can do nothing but benefit them. : All of my tortoises lay around with everything hanging out at all times. I think it's a sign of contentment:). What you want to make sure of is that they pull their head in, or limbs in when touched. That way they are still alert to predators. : Ciao' : Giovanni

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