Rani Maria Thomas on Instagram: "When a tortoise cannot eat on its own, **nutritional support can be lifesaving**. An **oesophagostomy tube (E-tube)** is a safe and effective method for **medium- to long-term assisted feeding** in chelonians. 🔹 **Indications** • Anorexia due to systemic illness • Oral trauma / stomatitis • Post-operative nutritional support • Long rehabilitation cases 🔹 **Key anatomical points** • Esophagus lies **dorsolateral to the trachea** • Neck is highly retractile – sec