Need advice (Plastron looks swollen)

saipantms

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I'm new to the group! Need help please. I have a 2 month old sulcata tortoise. I notice yesterday that his bottom shell looks to be swollen. He seems fine though. Still eating and going to the bathroom. But it is concerning me. Doesn't look normal.
 

Yvonne G

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Is this something that may have been there all the time, but you're just now noticing it? Baby tortoises DO look a bit round on the bottom. Maybe post a picture so we can see what concerns you.
 

saipantms

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Is this something that may have been there all the time, but you're just now noticing it? Baby tortoises DO look a bit round on the bottom. Maybe post a picture so we can see what concerns you.
No. You can definitely tell this is swollen. I don't know if he is just growing or swollen. His bottom shell is not flat.I will try and post pics when I'm off work.
 
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