Green on tortoise shell

[Chaz101]

Hi All,

I entered the world of tortoise owning a month ago by purchasing a 9 month old Hermanns tortoise.

I've noticed that he has a little speck of green on his shell - just wondered if this was anything to worry about and what it means.

Have added a photo to this email.

any advice much appreciated!

Regards,

Chaz

 

[Tom]

Looks like the former owner used a little nail polish for ID purposes. It won't hurt a thing and it will fade in time. No need to do anything.

Looks like someone recommended a very dry environment for your baby. These will help:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/sticky-hermanns-tortoise-care-sheet-updated.101410/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread...or-other-herbivorous-tortoise-species.107734/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/