Marginated tortoise shell

[maxellis01]

Im not sure if the picture is clear as my phone is damaged severely, however, Are these marks bad?, they are like openings/marks on the shell, Is it bad and do i need to change anything?

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Hello! At a glance I see nothing especially bad. Can you highlight concerning areas on the photo? (draw a circle, for example).

 

[Yvonne G]

I think you're talking about the new growth areas between the scutes. To me the new growth looks a bit dry. Do you have a bit of humidity in the enclosure?

Welcome!

 

[maxellis01]

I think you're talking about the new growth areas between the scutes. To me the new growth looks a bit dry. Do you have a bit of humidity in the enclosure?

Welcome!

Thank you, and yes there is some humidity.

 

[Sarah2020]

On the scutes you have 2 pigments light and dark, around the edge of the scutes you can see growth as a smaller ring or around the whole shell base between plastron and upper shell. Growth is great and expected. Mixed colour is ok and the dark pigment may expand and fill but if not you get a 2 tone tort. What you focus on is hydration and diet for smooth shell avoiding pyramiding. Add calcium to the diet for stronger beak, bones and claws. You can you apply coconut oil on the top to help moisturise and adding a regular warm water shallow in a high sided container will help hydration and water intake.