So I've seen several pictures of Russians over the past month or so and seen some with very large light colored rings around the edge of the shell. Here's pictures of what I'm talking about:
And extreme:
*These are all results of a basic yahoo search and none of these photos are mine.
My questions to anyone with Russian experience are:
What causes this ring? Is it normal? I have never seen it on other species of tortoises. Is this preventable? If so, how?
My hatchling is starting to grow a ring as well. And appears to be growing almost too fast? I thought slow and steady is ideal? Ill post pics tomorrow when he is awake.
Thanks!!
And extreme:
*These are all results of a basic yahoo search and none of these photos are mine.
My questions to anyone with Russian experience are:
What causes this ring? Is it normal? I have never seen it on other species of tortoises. Is this preventable? If so, how?
My hatchling is starting to grow a ring as well. And appears to be growing almost too fast? I thought slow and steady is ideal? Ill post pics tomorrow when he is awake.
Thanks!!
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