Kevin's owner
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Hello, I am a relatively new tortoise owner. My mum has had my Russian tortoise for two years. Long story short, my family went on holiday and I have really enjoyed her company, so I've had her since, so it's been about two months now.
Her name is Kevin.
Background:
For her substrate I use ProRep Tortoise Life (Mediterranean). She has an Arcadia UVB lamp, I've also put in a little wooden walkway/bridge, pebbles and stones, and a little watering tray. I feed her mixed leaves daily, romaine lettuce, lambs lettuce and a few other little bits. She's also gets curly kale and dandelions every now and then. As well as this I am growing her weeds, antirrhinum/snap dragons, and nasturtium. Because she is only two, I still bathe her every other day. She's a very happy and active tortoise, very cuddly too, which I know is quite unusual.
So, my issue is with her shell. Recently, she's been growing what I can only describe as little white bubbles on her shell. It's only on the front/top of her shell, nowhere else.
I'm not sure if this is normal or not, I have attached an image. Is there anything I'm doing wrong? Is this even something I should worry about? Her behaviour and appetite has not changed at all, there is just this physical change which I have noticed, that's all. Any feedback would be much appreciated! Thanks!
Her name is Kevin.
Background:
For her substrate I use ProRep Tortoise Life (Mediterranean). She has an Arcadia UVB lamp, I've also put in a little wooden walkway/bridge, pebbles and stones, and a little watering tray. I feed her mixed leaves daily, romaine lettuce, lambs lettuce and a few other little bits. She's also gets curly kale and dandelions every now and then. As well as this I am growing her weeds, antirrhinum/snap dragons, and nasturtium. Because she is only two, I still bathe her every other day. She's a very happy and active tortoise, very cuddly too, which I know is quite unusual.
So, my issue is with her shell. Recently, she's been growing what I can only describe as little white bubbles on her shell. It's only on the front/top of her shell, nowhere else.
I'm not sure if this is normal or not, I have attached an image. Is there anything I'm doing wrong? Is this even something I should worry about? Her behaviour and appetite has not changed at all, there is just this physical change which I have noticed, that's all. Any feedback would be much appreciated! Thanks!
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