Hi Ric,

>Sorry about my misreading. I planned on responding to nine >posts in several forums and obviously had not read all >thoroughly. I skimmed over many posts and assumed some >statements incorrectly.

No biggie. I do the same thing sometimes, I run several websites, and email lists and help a lot of people with dog/cat health issues, so I'm constantly answering emails and sometimes mix things up, too. I totally understand.

>An indoor one with sealed silicone floor joints makes a >drastic difference with respect to crossing over of pathogens. >Thanks for explaining.

Cool - I think it should be fine. I hope!

>Having lupus is a phenomenal challenge; and caring for animals >simultaneously is unfathomable for me. I applaud your tenacity >and positive intentions.

Lupus sucks - but what are you gonna do, right? Well, my boyfriend helps a ton with absolutely everything - but it's true that the turtles and birds are pretty much my thing, more or less.

>I'm glad the nail clipping went so well. He definitely is less >Godzilla-ish!

Me too - I wish I had done it sooner! I feel stupid to have let them get so long, - but they really never seemed to bother him. Getting your response got my attention - I didn't realize it could be detrimental.

I had a hen (chicken) for 15 years as a pet growing up and she got these crazy claws during the last few years of her life, too. I never had to clip them until she got older. And she was an outdoor chicken that enjoyed quite a bit of scratching all day.

>I like how you captured your boxie's eyes in the pic below!

Thanks - I love him to death. He's such a great guy. I hope all works out with the new female. I'm going to try and take some photos of her today and upload them to the group.

Are your photos turtles from your collection or from the wild? They have gorgeous shells and markings. Very cool.

The new girl is a bit of a "plain Jane" as far as markings/color goes - but it's sort of endearing in a way - and Mishima has such a messed up looking shell form his previous abuse, they will probably make a cute couple. Hey, he couldn't have snagged a supermodel being such an old guy with that crazy shell and scary nails (thanks to me!)

This message board has been a wonderful resource - thanks!

Cheers,

Kasie

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