The shell looks pretty normal for a Russian Tortoise of that approximate size. It does appear a bit dry, so soaking the tortoise daily for about 15-20 minutes will help to hydrate it more fully.I just got my Russian tortoise and I’m worried about her shell. It looks a bit flaky. She’s very active and eating and has a soak area. Is it just dry? Is she sick? Or is this normal.View attachment 325839View attachment 325840View attachment 325841
Thank you very much!The shell looks pretty normal for a Russian Tortoise of that approximate size. It does appear a bit dry, so soaking the tortoise daily for about 15-20 minutes will help to hydrate it more fully.