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WestMichRad

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3. Thank you for your gentle answer.

Reply to duncang (Reply #2)

Tue Oct 29, 2024, 09:07 AM

Oct 2024

Seems like you should be able to receive some advice from others with experience on captive rearing of this species, to figure out why it isn’t eating. Good luck and best wishes for success!

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Batty my tortoise update [View all] duncang Oct 2024 OP

Why are you keeping this poor creature in captivity? Is it injured? WestMichRad Oct 2024 #1

It is a captive bred sulcata tortoise duncang Oct 2024 #2

Thank you for your gentle answer. WestMichRad Oct 2024 #3

Batty is eating good. duncang Oct 2024 #5

Have you tried some fruits and vegetables? Found this care sheet online. sinkingfeeling Oct 2024 #4

Even though they will eat fruits it's not supposed to be a major part. duncang Oct 2024 #6

Sea turtles and tortoises Corpus Christi. CCExile Oct 2024 #7

Love the photo! HeartsCanHope Nov 2024 #8