Shell rot?

Redfootscalgary

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Hello I and new to red foots only have them couple days now. They are 4 months old but I have noticed stuff on there bellys that's makes me worry a bit I have made them a appointment at the vet just for a health check maybe I move sooner if u guys think. I got them in a big plastic bin. Humidity is around 85-90 temps are 90f basking spot, 84f the rest of tank and in there hut is 80f.
 

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Hello and Welcome. I can't see anything to worry about. Be sure while housing them in a high humidity enclosure, you keep the top Layers dry. One of our members uses coconut coir at the bottom layer and wood chips for the top layer. Then you dampen the bottom layer by pouring warm water into the corners.
 

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Ok good thanks for reply. I will definitely switch up the substrate get the top dryer thanks for the tips.
 

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I use orchid bark covered with garden soil. A couple inches of each.
Pour water into the corners and the orchid bark absorbs it and gives off humidity as it evaporates. leaving the top layer pretty dry.
 
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