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Old 21-09-2008, 07:45 PM   #1
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Wink where are they?

could someone tell me where tortoises ears are im assuming on the sides of their head but we have looked and looked and cant see them.i know im daft.
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Old 21-09-2008, 07:56 PM   #2
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Although these may not be obvious, tortoises do have ears. Look along outside of-the neck on each side of the head; there should be two dark circular markings. These should be smooth - any lumps or swellings could indicate an ear abscess
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