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baby sulcata with puffy back legs

PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:47 am
by TurtleGirl1985
Hi guys i rescued 7 baby sulcatas and one has puffy back legs and he wont bend them he drags them when he moves what to do

Re: baby sulcata with puffy back legs

PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:01 pm
by steve
I think he needs to see a Vet ASAP. It's possible they were injured or never fully formed.

Re: baby sulcata with puffy back legs

PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 6:39 pm
by TurtleGirl1985
heres what that tortoises legs look like

Re: baby sulcata with puffy back legs

PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:27 am
by steve
I'm not experienced with them to gauge the seriousness of the situation, but a vet visit is still recommended.