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  1. richardholme

    Damage to Hermann's shell - advice?

    Hi again, Looking for more advice. When I got Izzy there was bit of a scrape on one side on a marginal scute, where the top of the scute was missing. It looked like historical damage that had healed. I've noticed there's minor hole to the side (see image attached) and think the colour around...
  2. richardholme

    Damage to Hermann's shell - advice?

    Ok that's great. Thanks!
  3. richardholme

    Damage to Hermann's shell - advice?

    Thanks @Yvonne G I'll do that. Izzy loves to climb and although there are few hazards I wonder if falling on one of the rocks might have caused the damage? Also is the brighter yellow shell new growth, there is more showing on other scutes, looks fine but I'm interested to learn. Thanks again :)
  4. richardholme

    Damage to Hermann's shell - advice?

    Hi there, I have a juvenile Hermann's and it is active (loves to climb) eats well, and seems to be thriving, gaining weight. I've been inspecting the shell and noticed a few small areas of damage. I think some are historic, but there appears to be a small hole (1mm) between two of the vertebral...
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