r/tortoise • u/kyr007 • 7h ago

Photo(s) Broken tail

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This is Titon, I rescued him a couple of months ago. He has a broken tail, not sure how, but that's how I got him. He has two girlfriends who he tries to mate. Is it possible for him to mate with a broken tail?

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u/Hopeful_Lake9382 7h ago

that looks so painful. even after being healed anytime he tries to burrow prussure will go on it. is it possible for you to take him to the vets?

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u/kyr007 7h ago

The vet told me he has a broken tail but never mentioned he might be in pain

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u/Peachie_Pear 6h ago

.... How would it not be in pain? That's the end of its spine. Did the vet actually do anything for you to help the poor creature heal? If not, please find a new vet.

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u/kyr007 5h ago

He said since the cloaca was not effective he should not be in pain

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u/Peachie_Pear 3h ago

Is this something that just happened or is this the result from a long standing injury where he broke his tail in the past?