Hello Sharon and welcome from Devon. I have had this problem with my tortoise occasionally, and, as everyone says, just file a bit off the shell. If he objects, you could do it bit by bit over a few days ! I would check all round the edge of his shell, just in case there are any other tiny sharp bits too. Are you giving him calcium - as powder or a cuttlefish bone?Hi I need some help, my tortoise has a little sharp bit on his shell and its rubbing on his neck, you can see on the pic, any advice please, should I take him to the vet, thankyou sharon View attachment 362929
Hi yes he has calcium i sprinkle it on his food,Hello Sharon and welcome from Devon. I have had this problem with my tortoise occasionally, and, as everyone says, just file a bit off the shell. If he objects, you could do it bit by bit over a few days ! I would check all round the edge of his shell, just in case there are any other tiny sharp bits too. Are you giving him calcium - as powder or a cuttlefish bone?
You will find there are some very knowledgeable people on this forum ( I don't mean me) - they are very kind and helpful, and you will be glad to have found them.
Angie
Hi yes he has calcium i sprinkle it on his food, my vet recommended this forum for tortoises, I have gentle filled the rough bit, he was soo good, I will keep an eye on him