Meet Mr. Bubbles, and no it's not a photoshop. He's real.
If box turtles don't receive proper nutrition and lighting their beaks keep growing. This guy has been the pet of a single woman since the 1960s.
When the woman died Mr. Bubbles passed into the hands of the family. They posted his picture on the net and got responses of " Hey guys, he's not supposed to be that way."
Realizing they couldn't properly care for him they gave him to some people can. When Mr. Bubbles arrived at Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons, he couldn't hold up his head up, walk, eat or drink on his own.
Now, there is regular beak trimming, a new diet rich in fruits, vegetables and protein, and daily physical therapy. He can now eat on his own.
Mr. Bubbles will live out his life at the rescue. Turtles can live 100 years. Experts say his recovery is a reminder that it's illegal to take in wild turtles as a pet and that they require extraordinary care.
@BlueGreenGrey All they had to do was consult a vet at least one time and he would have told them.
I rescued wild baby tortoises from the black market few years ago. They capture them for witchcraft and other reasons. As soon as I got them home, I asked a vet about everything including if they will thrive in the forest (they are desert tortoises) and how long I have to wait before releasing them unattended.
They are now free. I remember him telling me at the time to seperate the females from the males and release the males first and females second as adults. Because females will die if they get pregnant too soon.
