Sharp place on shell

[Lbcwells]

Can someone tell me how to start a new post lol? I’m not good at these things and this was the only place I could find where it would let my type put anything.
#oldpeopleprobs
In case anyone reads this- my Russian, who I’ve had for about a month, has a kind of sharp spot on his shell above his neck. Just wondering if he’s ok? He seems very healthy and happy just seems like that would poke him and hurt.

 

[RussianNinja]

Can someone tell me how to start a new post lol? I’m not good at these things and this was the only place I could find where it would let my type put anything.
#oldpeopleprobs
In case anyone reads this- my Russian, who I’ve had for about a month, has a kind of sharp spot on his shell above his neck. Just wondering if he’s ok? He seems very healthy and happy just seems like that would poke him and hurt.

I think it's fine. Or I hope so... mine has that too

 

[Cheryl Hills]

It is normal for a russian

 

[Lbcwells]

It is normal for a russian

Ok thanks so much. I was worried about it poking his head/ neck.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome!

That little spot just above the tortoise's head is where the nuchal scute is. Your tortoise has a nuchal scute. Some species of tortoise do not have a nuchal scute. It belongs there, but if you think it's too sharp, you can gently soften the edge with fine grade sand paper.