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    Shell splitting

    It looks a bit better after a soak. Do you think it is new growth? Also is it normal to have such a big space between scutes? Is that one large area of growth? Thanks for your help ?
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    Shell splitting

    Yes there is substrate in the crack, we are going to change out the tank and give her a soak tomorrow. Is it normal to get growth underneath? Does that mean she is ok? She has gotten bigger, could she be eating too much? I’ll post another pic then.
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    Shell splitting

    Our Russian tortoise seems to be having an issue with her shell, the back left portion is splitting. She also has a large space between her parts of her shell on the top (growth area I assume but disproportionate to the rest of them) Does anyone know what is happening to her shell and how to...
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