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tortoise shells look like they are splitting

by mike fodder
(brighton)

i have noticed that my tortoise shells ,especially the notches that are made when they are growing look they are splitting . is this ok or does it mean that they r growing too fast mike




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tortoise shells look like they are splitting

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Jan 05, 2011
shells
by: Anonymous

mike - i have never had this problem but if it looks like their shell is splitting maybe a call at the vets is in order.

alternativly check their diet - no beans or meats, - just grass weeds etc.

also do you provide a source of calcium to help the shell grow?

do you provide a high UVb tube to help the tortoise absorb calcium?


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