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    Is this shell rot?

    I’m pleased you don’t think it’s MBD! I’ve bought some of that food to try it out with him and hopefully he will eat it! Thank you again for all your recommendations and tips, it is much appreciated 💚😊
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    Is this shell rot?

    Oh right, he was smaller than he is now when we got him about 15 years ago and he’s definitely grown and matured since then. I didn’t realise they were full grown at 2 I thought it was more like 20? He hasn’t grown for a good few years so would it be normal for him to start growing again now...
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    Is this shell rot?

    So I got him when he was 2 and I was 10! He’s about 17 now and I believe he was captive bred but not 100% certain. I can’t remember when he stopped growing but I feel like he’s been the same for a good few years. The dips are entirely brand new from the last week or so and he’s been quite lazy...
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    Is this shell rot?

    Hiya, thank you so much for the detailed reply it is really much appreciated- I want Toby to be in amazing health so I appreciate all the guidance! So for the shell is it just dryness then causing the growth rings to look darker and a bit dipped? I’m trying to research shell problems and can’t...
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    Is this shell rot?

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    Is this shell rot?

    Hi everyone, apologies I didn’t see the responses! Thanks for the thoughts on shell rot I didn’t think it was too but I’ve never noticed that happening to his shell so I am a bit concerned. So he’s in a table, under the basking light temperature is about 35 degrees and then in the cool end it’s...
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    Is this shell rot?

    Hiya, I’ve just noticed these little dips on my Russian tortoise’s shell. Never had them before so I’m a bit concerned. Does anyone have any idea if it’s rot or not? I haven’t changed his conditions. Thank you in advance!
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