How Does a Tort. Form Shell Fungus or Shell Rot?

[Marty333]

Well basically I am just wondering if baby Sulcata's are susceptible to shell rot and shell fungus because of humid we are supposed to keep them. Also if Sulcata's live in the very dry part of africa how do baby's find a humid area to stay??

 

[PeanutbuttER]

I have a sneaking suspicion that Tom will be with you shortly

 

[matt41gb]

Any tortoise is able to develop shell rot if conditions are right. If the tortoise is always wet, and or always on an acidic substrate a fungal infection can set in easily. Let the enclosure it ventilate and allow the tortoise to dry off frequently. Wild sulcatas will seek out humid hides to stay hydrated. Adults and hatchlings will dig, or seek out underground burrows where the humidity is considerably high. I hope this helps.

-Matt