Help. Sign of shell rot?

TrustObie

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Don't know what it looks like so I'm curious with the picture it's all over his shell? Just got him and don't k ow how owner was treating her please confirm if this is shell rot or not, I might just be paranoid!!
 

TrustObie

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Don't know what it looks like so I'm curious with the picture it's all over his shell? Just got him and don't k ow how owner was treating her please confirm if this is shell rot or not, I might just be paranoid!!
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SarahChelonoidis

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They look like the little white swirls/circles that many of us see in growing carapaces. Not sure what causes them - there are several speculations. Search white circles or squiggles on the forum and you'll see many examples. They're harmless and normal.
 

TrustObie

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Thanks so much huge relief, thought it was something harmful. I love my tort (Obie)
 

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