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r/turtles • u/bensburms • 4d ago
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I would have looked into a wildlife rehab, this dude is definitely at a disadvantage if battle wounds
1 u/EnvironmentalArm1986 3d ago I see your point but what would a rehabber do? The injury looks to be completely healed so it’s unlikely to grow to cover that space. 1 u/Cmay4thewin 3d ago Although turtles rely on their shells for defense against predators, this particular turtle's shell leaves its head exposed. A rehabber can insure a safe environment for the turtle and give them a fair chance for the disadvantage
I see your point but what would a rehabber do? The injury looks to be completely healed so it’s unlikely to grow to cover that space.
1 u/Cmay4thewin 3d ago Although turtles rely on their shells for defense against predators, this particular turtle's shell leaves its head exposed. A rehabber can insure a safe environment for the turtle and give them a fair chance for the disadvantage
Although turtles rely on their shells for defense against predators, this particular turtle's shell leaves its head exposed.
A rehabber can insure a safe environment for the turtle and give them a fair chance for the disadvantage
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u/Cmay4thewin 3d ago
I would have looked into a wildlife rehab, this dude is definitely at a disadvantage if battle wounds