Shell Coloring - Russian Tortoise

[TortLife]

Hello,

We are new Russian Tortoise owners. Since we purchased the tortoise, I have noticed the shell turning a dark almost black color. Is it possible the bulb in the enclosure is too warm and burning the shell? Any advice would be great!

Thank you!

 

[Tom]

Put a thermometer under the bulb and check the temperature.

We would have more insight with a pic of the affected area.

Check these out for more info:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

 

[Gillian M]

Hello,

We are new Russian Tortoise owners. Since we purchased the tortoise, I have noticed the shell turning a dark almost black color. Is it possible the bulb in the enclosure is too warm and burning the shell? Any advice would be great!

Thank you!

Let's hope not! Please read the care sheets where you can find all the info you need and answers to your questions.

By the way, what's the weather like back there?

And a very warm welcome to the forum. You've come o the RIGHT place for help.

Good luck.

 

[TortLife]

Thank you for the responses! We are reading through the care guides.

The weather is great here, upper 80's.