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26-04-2014, 10:43 PM | #14 |
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They are from different breeders.
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They are both Testudo hermanni boettgeri
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26-04-2014, 11:13 PM | #16 |
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Dan do you know of any reason why Willow is very small for her age, compared to Cavalli who is a year younger?
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It's very possible when Willow was a hatchling, she as getting dehydrated over night. This is very easy for a hatchling that's not in a humid environment over night. When this happens for a period of time it compromises the liver and kidneys so sadly they don't work like they should, absorbing/breaking down nutrients and eliminating wastes. This very much effect a tortoises growth/growth rate.
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Ohhhh poor Willow, I wonder if that's what it's been. Cavalli has grown a lot since we got her as a hatchling but Willow not so much so thanks Danny.
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