Possible shell rot and/or fungus

[IvanTheTortoise]

While I was interning at the local vets office animal control brought in a male russian tortoise that had been found roaming the yard of an abandoned house. Since everyone just wanted to let him go again, I volunteered to keep him until the owner was found. But he grew on me and the owner never claimed him. So Ivan now lives in his own little garden outside. I've been doing a lot of research lately and i'm almost completely sure he has some sort of shell rot or fungus. Upon Ivan's arrival at the vets he was examined and, as far as I know, there were no health problems found. At first I thought it was just dirt but after numerous soaks and a gentle scrubbing with a tooth brush the stuff is still there. It hasn't gotten worse, it doesn't smell and it isn't soft. What do you think it is? Should I medicate it? If so, what should I use?

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Why not try some antibiotic ointment. You get it over the counter. It cannt hurt. If its shell rot or fungus that might work Good luck

 

[ascott]

Good looking Ivan and the few areas you are likely referring to---appear to be old issues and appear to have healed up and not an issue now....