tortoise shell

by jack nickson
(sharjah)

what happens if the shell of a tortoise breaks?

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Oct 04, 2009
 broken tortoise shell
by: Anonymous

If the break goes right through the shell, your tortoise will probably get an internal infection. That will be extremely difficult to treat.

Run, do not walk, to the nearest Vet who can treat a broken shell. It needs to be properly cleaned and repaired. This is NOT a job for an amateur.

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