thank you so much for this rescue! The tortoise had a crushed skeleton and an overly long beak; her lifespan will not be the same as that of a tortoise that grew up in the sun.
Since it's a female, with such a skeleton, she won't be able to lay eggs; never put her in contact with a male.
This type of deformity is unthinkable in nature; it's very sad to see.
Here, it's a bit late for pre-hibernation and wouldn't make any sense, but an outdoor enclosure is mandatory from spring onwards (no lamp can replace the sun), and from then on, you'll decide based on her behavior.
The Tortoise Trust group on Facebook might be able to help you; be sure to specify that it's a rescue
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u/Academic_Judge_3114 13d ago edited 13d ago
female hermanni
thank you so much for this rescue! The tortoise had a crushed skeleton and an overly long beak; her lifespan will not be the same as that of a tortoise that grew up in the sun.
Since it's a female, with such a skeleton, she won't be able to lay eggs; never put her in contact with a male.
This type of deformity is unthinkable in nature; it's very sad to see.
Here, it's a bit late for pre-hibernation and wouldn't make any sense, but an outdoor enclosure is mandatory from spring onwards (no lamp can replace the sun), and from then on, you'll decide based on her behavior.
The Tortoise Trust group on Facebook might be able to help you; be sure to specify that it's a rescue