Shell Question

[Sterant]

Hello all,
Take a look at this image. This is a 5 year old, 11"SCL female radiated tortoise. Raised the last 2 years in a VERY hot and VERY dry desert area. Kept on dry dirt/sand. I have her now in a cooler (80's) and more humid (50 - 65%) environment. I am looking for opinions on what this shell issue is. Fungal infection? You can see the inclusions at the scute boundary, but the shell had plenty of rough areas.

Thoughts?

Dan

 

[deadheadvet]

likely to be of minimal concern. If you want, you can apply Clotrimazole cream to the area every day for 4-6 weeks. If it is fungal, it will resolve, if it isn't won't cause any harm.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Dan, and welcome to the Forum! It looks like you're going to be a valued member here. I hope you share with us.

It looks to me as if it has been bumped...a minor crushing type injury...not even as serious as a human skinned knee.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Dan

 

[Sterant]

Thanks Evan.

Thanks Yvonne.

Thanks Gramp.

The whole shell has little spots like this. I am guessing it was breeding activity from the big male she lived with (which I also have). I might treat a spot of it as Evan suggests to see if anything happens. Doesn't look like an infection to me - just damage as Yvonne mentioned. I will see how it goes.

Thanks all and Yes, I will share!

Dan Sterantino

 

[G-stars]

Don't know what it could be but just wanted to say welcome. Do we get to see the rest of her? And the male?

 

[Sterant]

Here is a better picture of the shell condition. Over 25% of the scute boundaries.
(yes - I can post pics of both of them....will get some pics taken today)

 

[Jodie]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Looking forward to more pictures.

 

[Gillian M]

A very warm welcome to the forum!

Please read the "Beginners Mistakes" Thread. There is also a section on "Tortoises Health" which you can check.

Sorry, can't help you more than that. Apologies.