Tortoisenewbiee
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Hello, i recently noticed a black ring appearing around my tortoise shell I rescued him recently from my home of 15 years and have no idea what this is and I am confused as whether or not it is shell rot or if it is dangerous to him and what to do to treat it if it is please help me identify what this is the vet that I took him to said he was just growing but I think some other opinions from long time tortoise owners would help thank you. also he is a red footed Tortoise. Forgot to mention the pyramiding shown was already there when i recieved him but not the ring. I can show pictures of the bottom of his shell if needed. The ring is slightly shiny and can flake and scrape off a tiny bit In some areas. This is making me anxious and im worried that i may be hurting him more than i am helping him. The ring is 100% getting larger day by day and going up his shell.
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