So I have some questions about my tort's shell. Not that i think these are serious but just curious and wanted to be educated on it.
First i noticed the parts of her shell that stick out seem to be growing, which I'm happy to see. They are semi transparent though like finger nails. I'm assuming they will become opaque because they are just 'fresh'?
Second I've also noticed these fingerprint like markings on her shell. I thought this was super neat, and just wanted to know if it is just a fingerprint or any indication of anything else.
Third, this isn't a shell question but I've been going through her poo, quite firm and not slimey. But i've found bits of cypress mulch in her poo. The diameter are like the size of toothpicks and the length is about or less than the size of the stool. I noticed this in the past couple of samples, and glad to see she's passing them out, and not getting stuck internally. I feed her inside the enclosure but on a rubbermaid lid.
First i noticed the parts of her shell that stick out seem to be growing, which I'm happy to see. They are semi transparent though like finger nails. I'm assuming they will become opaque because they are just 'fresh'?
Second I've also noticed these fingerprint like markings on her shell. I thought this was super neat, and just wanted to know if it is just a fingerprint or any indication of anything else.
Third, this isn't a shell question but I've been going through her poo, quite firm and not slimey. But i've found bits of cypress mulch in her poo. The diameter are like the size of toothpicks and the length is about or less than the size of the stool. I noticed this in the past couple of samples, and glad to see she's passing them out, and not getting stuck internally. I feed her inside the enclosure but on a rubbermaid lid.