Discolored shell

[snaofreno]

What is wrong with Lola's shell? My friend is asking and I don't know the answer.

 

[WillTort2]

It looks like someone has treated the shiny scute toward the rear with an oil of some type. Try a soak and lightly rub the shell to see if it changes the look.

Also, put a few drop of water on the shell and see if they react the same on all parts of the shell.

Good luck.

 

[Levi the Leopard]

I second the oil possibility.

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[snaofreno]

Whodathunkit! I was so afraid to tell my friend Lola has a disease. So there are no diseases that would affect just one scute? We shall try the water test and report back.
Thanks, all.

 

[Jabuticaba]

Yep, looks like she rubbed up against something and it polished her shell.


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[mike taylor]

I have seen my torts scratch on a bush and shine up there butts

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[Tom]

Shell looks fine to me. That one scute is just cleaner and either damp or has something on it, like previously mentioned.

 

[Arnold_rules]

Yep, looks like she rubbed up against something and it polished her shell.

May be used a little "Turtle Wax" to get that high gloss look.


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Hermann's [TURTLE][TURTLE]& Aussie [DOG FACE][DOG FACE][DOG FACE]