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Ozric Jonathan · 12-11-2015, 09:44 PM

Hermione does have that flattened look which suggests quite serious problems and to my eyes at least something much more worrying than being a bit lumpy. And I think even with the very best of care and treatment she will always have a vulnerability as a result.

But that doesn't mean she can't have a good life with you Christine so I hope you stick with it and keep us updated!

Hermione15 · 13-11-2015, 08:21 AM

Thank you, I appreciate that. To be honest after reading *every* post about MBD on here and TT, even though I'm an amateur I think I can be pretty sure she has MBD, due to the sloping down of her shell, non-domed shape and carrying herself low on her back legs. However, she's not soft, and since I've had her I've noticed an improvement in her walking- I know it's too early really for real change, but I put it down to better substrate and more space to roam. She's carrying herself a little taller. The main thing is she is eating, drinking, pooing and weeing well. I've got to wait til payday for X rays etc but I would do this earlier if she was showing signs of being unwell. In fact the opposite- she's really 'come out of her shell' (!) since I've got her!

sandy · 13-11-2015, 09:13 AM

I agree with Jonathon, your tortoise does have a great degree of MBD. Possibley lack of correct UV.
But now she has found someone who cares, and is doing their best to give her a better life.
Just treat her as a normal tortoise, and you will reap rewards with her:0)
These sort of tortoises although they have had bad experiences can turn out to have some of the best charactors.

CherryBrandy · 13-11-2015, 02:46 PM

nice photo ! she is lovely ! CB

Jan W · 13-11-2015, 08:46 PM

Please keep us up to date. It has been interesting following the comments. She looks lovely to me!
Jan

12-11-2015, 09:44 PM	#41
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	Hermione does have that flattened look which suggests quite serious problems and to my eyes at least something much more worrying than being a bit lumpy. And I think even with the very best of care and treatment she will always have a vulnerability as a result. But that doesn't mean she can't have a good life with you Christine so I hope you stick with it and keep us updated! __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises Last edited by Ozric Jonathan; 12-11-2015 at 09:51 PM.

13-11-2015, 09:13 AM	#43
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	I agree with Jonathon, your tortoise does have a great degree of MBD. Possibley lack of correct UV. But now she has found someone who cares, and is doing their best to give her a better life. Just treat her as a normal tortoise, and you will reap rewards with her:0) These sort of tortoises although they have had bad experiences can turn out to have some of the best charactors. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

13-11-2015, 02:46 PM	#44
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	nice photo ! she is lovely ! CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

13-11-2015, 08:21 AM	#42
Hermione15 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 38	Thank you, I appreciate that. To be honest after reading every post about MBD on here and TT, even though I'm an amateur I think I can be pretty sure she has MBD, due to the sloping down of her shell, non-domed shape and carrying herself low on her back legs. However, she's not soft, and since I've had her I've noticed an improvement in her walking- I know it's too early really for real change, but I put it down to better substrate and more space to roam. She's carrying herself a little taller. The main thing is she is eating, drinking, pooing and weeing well. I've got to wait til payday for X rays etc but I would do this earlier if she was showing signs of being unwell. In fact the opposite- she's really 'come out of her shell' (!) since I've got her!

13-11-2015, 08:46 PM	#45
Jan W Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,400	Please keep us up to date. It has been interesting following the comments. She looks lovely to me! Jan

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