White Spots on Russian Tortoise

[HerbertKops]

I observed white spots on Herbert shell today. This is my first time taking care of a Tortoise. I am worried and hope she is ok... Please advise.

I have attached few pics.

 

[Yvonne G]

The only white spot I see looks like a flake of paint or bit of paper. It looks like something you can scrape or wash off of the tortoise.

 

[Gillian M]

A very warm welcome to the forum.

Am no tort expert, so I cannot help you - sorry. Hope the experts here can.

 

[HerbertKops]

The only white spot I see looks like a flake of paint or bit of paper. It looks like something you can scrape or wash off of the tortoise.

I tried soaking with warm water and scraping off but does not come out... it does not look like something is stuck...any think else you can think of?

 

[Yvonne G]

Maybe a better picture would help us determine if it's anything to worry about.

 

[HerbertKops]

Maybe a better picture would help us determine if it's anything to worry about.

here you go! Thanks again!!!

 

[Ed mitch]

here you go! Thanks again!!!

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I personally don't think it is anything to worry about

 

[GingerLove]

Looks like a scratch or a chip. Nothing too serious, I don't think.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Still looks like a spot of paint or something to me.
Pretty certain it's nothing to worry about.
Have you read http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
and http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/ ?
Lots of good info here.
And a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.

 

[HerbertKops]

Still looks like a spot of paint or something to me.
Pretty certain it's nothing to worry about.
Have you read http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
and http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/ ?
Lots of good info here.
And a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.

TYSM for the links...appreciate it.. I will def review them.

Regarding this chip, will it grow back?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Doesn't look like a chip from what I can see. It seems to be on top of the carapace. If so it should wear off eventually.
If it is a chip, it'll smooth over to some extent as the tortoise grows, but may leave a mark.
Still don't think it's anything to worry about.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Double post.
wibble.

 

[Yvonne G]

That is a spot of old dead bone. You can chip it off with your fingernail.

 

[HerbertKops]

Thank you all for prompt response... feel much better to hear she is okay... I am new to this group and I am so glad I joined.