ExtraSpicyKimchi
New Member
Little dude or dudette is only 7 weeks old. UV/humidity/diet is all on point per pinned threads I've read on this forum (mostly by Tom). I've also read on this forum that young tortoises do have a bit more flex to them. The spacing in between the scutes is widening, which indicates growth to me. When I gently press on the top of the shell, it does flex but I noted that the flex isn't in the middle of the scute that I'm pressing on- rather around it. When I do press, I don't feel as though my finger is going to break through and impale my tort.
Basically, I'm just pretty freaking worried and wanted to confirm that it is indeed a young shell and not the dreaded soft shell.....
Basically, I'm just pretty freaking worried and wanted to confirm that it is indeed a young shell and not the dreaded soft shell.....
