Does anyone know what to look for? It is hard to find symptoms and info specific to tortoises on the net. Thanks!!!
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Symptoms for MBD in tortoises. . . . .
fisherk2
Jul 19, 2003 01:24 AM
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T.B
Jul 21, 2003 11:00 PM
>>Does anyone know what to look for? It is hard to find symptoms and info specific to tortoises on the net. Thanks!!!
One of the first signs is often an inability to support their weight and walk properly as the density and strength of the leg bones decrease. A softening of the shell may become evident, particularly in growing animals. If the deficiency affects the blood calcium levels it can manifest as an extreme lack of co-ordination and/or tremors.
T.B
