Not sure what to call this other than a mud mask, lol, but here’s my thinking:
Tortoises that burrow would probably have a good coating of mud on their shells in the wild. This might help hydrate their shells, and maybe even promote smoother shell growth during times where it gets a bit dryer. Would it be beneficial to put a coating of mud on their shells? And if we were to take this further, could we add certain things to the mud to make it almost like a medicinal shell conditioner?
Would it be able to help sooth shell burns caused by heat lamps?
Could it help stop pyramiding in process?
Or is this just a stupid idea and it has no benefit?
Tortoises that burrow would probably have a good coating of mud on their shells in the wild. This might help hydrate their shells, and maybe even promote smoother shell growth during times where it gets a bit dryer. Would it be beneficial to put a coating of mud on their shells? And if we were to take this further, could we add certain things to the mud to make it almost like a medicinal shell conditioner?
Would it be able to help sooth shell burns caused by heat lamps?
Could it help stop pyramiding in process?
Or is this just a stupid idea and it has no benefit?