Help. (shell look ok??)

[Jamie5times]

Does my Russian tortoise look healthy, I’m new to this turtle thing. 50 gallon tank 90 on one side 74 80 on the cool end I have a fogger to use when I want, not all the times as needed. I mistcage only on the cool side. I wish I knew if it was male or female. Does the shell look good it does fray a little in the back near her back legs, I just want to know if it’s normal. Thanks everyone!

 

[lilly_sand99]

Lol you got a little Russian. They all look like they been put through something ruff.
I personally think it looks just fine. You can always put some coconut oil on to help.

You do not want to bathe the poor thing in it. Just a soft rag, and a little buffing.

Btw I love you tank. Someone is bound to tell you the water dish is a flipping hazard tho... And to you wet down the substrate a little more.

Most people use a terra cotta plant dish for water, and I use a watering can and just add water till my substrate is moist.

But... it's beautiful!!! And I'm kinda jealous and feeling slack on my end. Lol one of my hides is a cardboard box!

 

[lilly_sand99]

To have someone tell you male or female we need a picture of the bottom side of the tail [emoji173]

 

[SweetGreekTorts]

From the angle of the last photo, the tail appears to be short and stubby, which is female. She'll grow up to 8-10" in size and will need more space soon (8×4 tortoise table, at least).

Shell looks fine. That lighter line across the back is new growth. You can take a soft toothbrush and gently brush her shell during soaks to keep it clean and healthy.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi and welcome. Tortoise's shell looks fine and from what I can see of the tail, looks female. While you've made a beautiful enclosure for the tortoise, there 's not much room in there for her to walk around. Tortoises do a lot of walking in order to help their digestive tract keep things moving. Be thinking of setting this tortoise up in a large outdoor yard.

 

[TechnoCheese]

Please give these threads a read-
Russian Tortoise Care Sheet https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Russian-Tortoise-Care-Sheet.80698/

Beginner Mistakes https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/

 

[Jamie5times]

Oh thank you so much I feel relieved I’m glad I like my tank means a lot just want my little tort to feel at home lol I will send a pic of it tail side around 5ish when I get out of work it eaternstandard time on my end

Lol you got a little Russian. They all look like they been put through something ruff.
I personally think it looks just fine. You can always put some coconut oil on to help.

You do not want to bathe the poor thing in it. Just a soft rag, and a little buffing.

Btw I love you tank. Someone is bound to tell you the water dish is a flipping hazard tho... And to you wet down the substrate a little more.

Most people use a terra cotta plant dish for water, and I use a watering can and just add water till my substrate is moist.

But... it's beautiful!!! And I'm kinda jealous and feeling slack on my end. Lol one of my hides is a cardboard box!

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To have someone tell you male or female we need a picture of the bottom side of the tail [emoji173]

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[Jamie5times]

Here’s some pics is my tort a make or female someone help lol

 

[SweetGreekTorts]

Here’s some pics is my tort a make or female someone help lol

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Definitely female. Males have a long tail that they tuck to the side.

 

[Jamie5times]

Thanks so much I’m so new to this in my other post above do you think the shell looks good it grays a bit on the back anything to worry about

 

[Jamie5times]

Not grays I’m meant frays lol

 

[Jamie5times]

Do u guys think my tort shell looks good the back near legs fray a bit

 

[Cheryl Hills]

Your tortoise looks just fine. Nice looking Russian.

 

[Yvonne G]

James: You've asked this question a few times now and been told by several people that the tortoise looks fine. I guess that answer is too general for you, so I'll give a direct answer: The shell near the back legs looks totally normal to me. Nothing to worry about.

 

[Jamie5times]

James: You've asked this question a few times now and been told by several people that the tortoise looks fine. I guess that answer is too general for you, so I'll give a direct answer: The shell near the back legs looks totally normal to me. Nothing to worry about.

Ty I just worry a lot sometimes I need to be told more than once sry that my ocd lol but I wanted to get many points of view so I could defiantly say that it’s good no vet needed, I just want to make sure he’s ok I’m new to the tort world

 

[Jamie5times]

Your tortoise looks just fine. Nice looking Russian.

Ty

 

[Jamie5times]

To have someone tell you male or female we need a picture of the bottom side of the tail [emoji173]

I bought the sunny field extra virgin oil and put it on her shell her name is Betsy and I’m Jamie by the way ty u for ur help I appreciated it here is the pic u wanted to see after I did it

 

[lilly_sand99]

I bought the sunny field extra virgin oil and put it on her shell her name is Betsy and I’m Jamie by the way ty u for ur help I appreciated it here is the pic u wanted to see after I did it

I think Betsy looks good!! Are you happy with the results?

 

[Jamie5times]

I think Betsy looks good!! Are you happy with the results?

Very happy ty so much for all ur help. I also feel like she feels better to I gave her a bath first.

 

[lilly_sand99]

Very happy ty so much for all ur help. I also feel like she feels better to I gave her a bath first.

Baths are very important for a torts health!! I will encourage one everyday!!!