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Originally Posted by Michelle Gray
I have taken on a tortoise (Hermanns) 11years old from a family member who had not got a clue. No uv light no basking light and no exercise. It’s beak was over 2cm long (I cut this) it’s dragging its back legs (Vet checked no fractures but due to no calcium (now powder on food) and no UVB (now strip light and basking lamp) it’s shell is sunken at the back and softer than it should. I’m pretty sure it’s mbd. 😕 I’m doing all I can but I wanted some input on the eyes Vet has checked it and has no serious concerns but I wanted to see if you all can offer your advice and help what do you firstly think about it’s vack legs not being used and it’s in ability to hold its own weight on them and second the eyes and eyelids
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The biggest problem is no UV or heat, this has probably caused all or most of the problems. So getting them is the first thing to do:0)
Dragging the back legs could be a renal problem, which only a vet can say.
You are right a sunken shell is MBD caused through no UV/heat.
It will take a long time to right this tortoise, as it can take as long to get better as it does to do the damage. But at least you are asking and doing your best for the poor thing. Bathing in warm water might help things too, as dehydration is/can be part of the problem.
Personally I would try and find a vet who has good knowledge of tortoises as your vet should do a blood test at least.