New baby - small deformity. Any info or advice?

[JourneyN15]

Number 2 hatched early this morning. It is vigorous and seems strong and oh so cute! It has a shell deformity I wanted y'all to see. I certainly hope it won't cause her problems. Any information or advice on how you think she'll do and anyone else with a tortoise with the same type issue? Thank you in advance!

 

[Tom]

It doesn't look like that will be a big issue. Only time will tell.

 

[Yvonne G]

Shell deformity? Are you talking about the yolk on the underside? That's not a deformity. That's the egg yolk that has fed the baby during the incubation process. It usually absorbs before they hatch, but quite often it doesn't. No big deal. It will continue to absorb and eventually you'll be left with a tiny spot where it used to be.

 

[JourneyN15]

Thank you for reading! @Yvonne G There's a small piece of shell missing just to the left of the tail. I felt it, and it's skin/flesh. I'll post a closer up photo so it will show up better. Thank you all for help.

 

[Yvonne G]

Ah...I see it now. That's shouldn't be a problem.

 

[JourneyN15]

Thank you, @Tom for reading and replying! I respect yours and @Yvonne G input and knowledge and experience! Thank you for all you share.

 

[JourneyN15]

That's wonderful news to me @Yvonne G . Thank you!

 

[allegraf]

She has a short skirt! All cosmetic. Nothing to worry about.

 

[sibi]

Thank you for reading! @Yvonne G There's a small piece of shell missing just to the left of the tail. I felt it, and it's skin/flesh. I'll post a closer up photo so it will show up better. Thank you all for help.
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That skin feel may harden in time. No major organ exposed; so I think it's all fine. Let us know if it begins to harden over the next few months. I'd be interested in knowing. Thanks.

 

[MPRC]

That's unique. It doesn't look like it should really be a big deal though. Keep us updated with growth photos, I am very interested!

 

[cdmay]

That's a new for me. Never seen that before. But like the others have said, it will not be a problem. No worries!

 

[Yvonne G]

I think if this were a wild tortoise he might encounter some vulnerability when fighting, with no protection in that area, but as a "tame" tortoise, no. I've seen many, many chewed box turtles with more shell than that missing and it didn't present any problems for the turtles.

 

[motero]

"I want a girl with a short skirt and a long jacket" -Cake

Sure is cute.

 

[Elohi]

"I want a girl with a short skirt and a long jacket" -Cake

Sure is cute.

And now this song will be stuck in my head for three straight days. LOL

 

[JourneyN15]

The short skirt comments. lol
Thank you all for the feedback. I'll update with photos as she grows.

 

[Cheryl Hills]

She is still so cute!

 

[cdmay]

"I want a girl with a short skirt and a long jacket" -Cake

Sure is cute.

No, no, it's "I want a girl with a short skirt and a looooonnnnngggggg.......... jacket"