tinytortoise
Active Member
Hey guys,
I'm a little paranoid and wanting to correct any issues as soon as possible.
Attached will be pictures of my baby tortoise, Apis', shell. She's 5 months old now, and growing relatively fast. What's concerning me is her 4th scute back, which seems to have a slight groove, which could be raised, though it doesn't appear very raised - just that groove.
Anyways I don't know 100% what I'm talking about, because I haven't been around other, adult, tortoises, and would love to have more insight. Especially I'm looking for breeder input. I've already reached out to @ChrisLeone, my breeder, but in the meantime insights from the long-time tortoise-keepers such as @Tom or @Yvonne G would be insightful and greatly appreciated.
What do you think? What could be changed? Open to questions, concerns, comments...
Thanks so much!
I'm a little paranoid and wanting to correct any issues as soon as possible.
Attached will be pictures of my baby tortoise, Apis', shell. She's 5 months old now, and growing relatively fast. What's concerning me is her 4th scute back, which seems to have a slight groove, which could be raised, though it doesn't appear very raised - just that groove.
Anyways I don't know 100% what I'm talking about, because I haven't been around other, adult, tortoises, and would love to have more insight. Especially I'm looking for breeder input. I've already reached out to @ChrisLeone, my breeder, but in the meantime insights from the long-time tortoise-keepers such as @Tom or @Yvonne G would be insightful and greatly appreciated.
What do you think? What could be changed? Open to questions, concerns, comments...
Thanks so much!