Shell rot?

[Tuneytort]

Please help. I think this is shell rot?

 

[Yvonne G]

I don't see anything to be worried about.

 

[zovick]

Please help. I think this is shell rot?

I agree with Yvonne. The tortoise does not appear to have shell rot.

 

[Tuneytort]

Thanks for replying guys 😃 I'm worried about the marks down near his tail on his plastron?? I think his shell looks shabby too??

 

[TeamZissou]

The white looks like it could be a bit of shell fungus, but not rot as others have said. You can get a tube of cheap athlete's foot cream and apply it every 1-2 days for a couple of weeks to see if things improve. The part near the tail may be an old scar from shell fungus as well, but doesn't look white currently so may not be active.

If it doesn't work, the athlete's foot cream will not harm the tortoise, so it's worth a try.

 

[Tuneytort]

The white looks like it could be a bit of shell fungus, but not rot as others have said. You can get a tube of cheap athlete's foot cream and apply it every 1-2 days for a couple of weeks to see if things improve. The part near the tail may be an old scar from shell fungus as well, but doesn't look white currently so may not be active.

If it doesn't work, the athlete's foot cream will not harm the tortoise, so it's worth a try.

Thank you so much 🤗 I will try that 😃

 

[ZEROPILOT]

The white looks like it could be a bit of shell fungus, but not rot as others have said. You can get a tube of cheap athlete's foot cream and apply it every 1-2 days for a couple of weeks to see if things improve. The part near the tail may be an old scar from shell fungus as well, but doesn't look white currently so may not be active.

If it doesn't work, the athlete's foot cream will not harm the tortoise, so it's worth a try.

Thank you for mentioning that shell fungus is not shell rot.
And yes. Just to ease your mind. I'd also use a little dab of Athletes foot cream on the area.
As also stated. It does no harm.

 

[Tuneytort]

Thank you for mentioning that shell fungus is not shell rot.
And yes. Just to ease your mind. I'd also use a little dab of Athletes foot cream on the area.
As also stated. It does no harm.

Thank you, such a relief 😊

 

[Phoenix713]

Hey guys! If I could add into this thread and ask your thoughts on my two one's shells. Also a brand new tortoise owner so I want to start on right and learn from people who are experienced.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hey guys! If I could add into this thread and ask your thoughts on my two one's shells. Also a brand new tortoise owner so I want to start on right and learn from people who are experienced.
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They both look great