Is this shell rot?

[Marianne M]

Is this shell rott? (S)he is a 5 month old red foot / cherry head.

I keep her on cypress mulch with moist spaghnum moss in the corners. I spray down the enclosure every morning, mostly on the plants and walls but the substrate does get a bit wet although it doesn't stay wet. The humidity is 80+.

Thanks!

 

[Pearly]

Is this shell rott? (S)he is a 5 month old red foot / cherry head.

I keep her on cypress mulch with moist spaghnum moss in the corners. I spray down the enclosure every morning, mostly on the plants and walls but the substrate does get a bit wet although it doesn't stay wet. The humidity is 80+.

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Can't see any issue with the plastron, the white stains look more like hard water stains or maybe calcium powder residue. Before you worry anymore try to wash/scrub it gently with very soft tooth brush, dry it off and see what it looks like then. Can also try to rub in little extra virgin organic coconut oil, if not sure still at that point, post another close-up well focused pic and we'll help with it but I don't really think it's shell rot. Btw I absolutely love how you have planted the enclosure

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It doesn't look like fungus to me either.

 

[Yvonne G]

But you can't be too careful. Actually, THAT is what the very beginning stage looks like - BEFORE the shell starts to be attacked. So take steps to get the top layer of substrate dried out, keeping the under portion a bit on the moist side.

 

[Marianne M]

Thanks for your response. I have cleaned and rubbed the plastron with coconut oil
Not sure if if changes the assessment...?


By the way - does (s)he look too fat? (I am a new RF mom and just want to make sure I am doing everything right).

 

[Marianne M]

Can't see any issue with the plastron, the white stains look more like hard water stains or maybe calcium powder residue. Before you worry anymore try to wash/scrub it gently with very soft tooth brush, dry it off and see what it looks like then. Can also try to rub in little extra virgin organic coconut oil, if not sure still at that point, post another close-up well focused pic and we'll help with it but I don't really think it's shell rot. Btw I absolutely love how you have planted the enclosure

Thanks for you kind words about the habitat. I have been trying to create a 'mini rainforest' and I think it turned out really well. This is what it looks like from the other angle.

 

[Alaskamike]

You asked if she looks fat. I'd say no. If you look at the legs , especially where they come up into the shell , that is where fat deposits start to collect.

She looks good.

 

[Bee62]

Thanks for you kind words about the habitat. I have been trying to create a 'mini rainforest' and I think it turned out really well. This is what it looks like from the other angle.View attachment 212839 View attachment 212840

Hello,

your "Mini-Rainforest" looks very good. I love it.