Ruby the Tortoise
Member
I apologize if I have angered you. I did not mean to be offensive or rude in any way, and I believe that it has been resolved in all respect.I hope you've read and taken in Tom's words, but just in case: THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TORTOISE'S SHELL. IT'S NOT DECOLORIZATION. ALL NEW GROWTH ON EVERY RUSSIAN TORTOISE IN THE WORLD STARTS OUT CREAM-COLORED. YOU ARE SEEING NEW GROWTH! IF THE TORTOISE LIVED OUTSIDE THAT NEW GROWTH WOULD HARDEN AND DARKEN QUICKER.