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Old 27-04-2008, 10:34 PM
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I have no idea where they came from originally, I just rehomed them as they were no longer wanted. They haven't been treated for anything whilst I have had them as they appear to be fine, all bright eyed and no runny noses. The only thing they did have was runny poo through eating too much lettuce.... That has changed now though
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Old 27-04-2008, 10:45 PM
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They look like wild caught.

The runny pooh... It would cost you very little to have them treated for protoza (not worms) although it might not be necessary. I always suggest this with WC leopards because I believe it dramaticly increases there chances of survival with minimal risk.

Nice looking tortoises... the best of luck with them.

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I have no idea where they came from originally, I just rehomed them as they were no longer wanted. They haven't been treated for anything whilst I have had them as they appear to be fine, all bright eyed and no runny noses. The only thing they did have was runny poo through eating too much lettuce.... That has changed now though
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Old 28-04-2008, 09:18 AM
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They are gorgeous Shelley and a lot less lumpy than mine.

When I got Evie 2 years ago he was very poorly - not eating - very pale shell -under weight - he had worms and protoza - after a couple of doses from the vet he was fine and what a great difference in him.

Lillie is very small although she is 8 years old - she was kept in a viv and had very little time outside. Only fed on lettuce and cucumber. She eats enough for all of them now and loves weeds and grass - in fact I have to cut her food down and feed her away from the 2 big ones to them a chance to get any !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Honey is my biggest at only 4 years old she is 12" and weighs 3.3kgms - I rehomed her as she became to big for her viv and the owners couldn't cope with her - again wrong conditons and diet.

They are all doing great now and thanks to many of you on here - I have learnt a great deal.

They are a delight and it is great to see your pics Shelley.
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