May 8, 2017 #1 j_caouette Member Joined Apr 30, 2017 Messages 65 I just noticed one of my cherry head tortoises has one of her red scales on the top of her head peeling off. Is this common for them?
I just noticed one of my cherry head tortoises has one of her red scales on the top of her head peeling off. Is this common for them?
May 9, 2017 #2 ZEROPILOT REDFOOT WRANGLER Moderator 10 Year Member! Tortoise Club Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Jul 16, 2014 Messages 29,970 Location (City and/or State) South Eastern Florida (U.S.A.)/Rock Hill S.C. Before I answer. Can you post a photo?
May 9, 2017 #3 j_caouette Member Joined Apr 30, 2017 Messages 65 sorry it's a little blurry but if you see the scale is kinda peeling up
May 9, 2017 #4 j_caouette Member Joined Apr 30, 2017 Messages 65 ZEROPILOT said: Before I answer. Can you post a photo? Click to expand...
May 9, 2017 #5 ZEROPILOT REDFOOT WRANGLER Moderator 10 Year Member! Tortoise Club Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Jul 16, 2014 Messages 29,970 Location (City and/or State) South Eastern Florida (U.S.A.)/Rock Hill S.C. Do you have more than one living together? It looks like a superficial scrape. I wouldn't worry about it. If it looks irritated, put a tiny smear of antibiotic on it. Not near the eyes.
Do you have more than one living together? It looks like a superficial scrape. I wouldn't worry about it. If it looks irritated, put a tiny smear of antibiotic on it. Not near the eyes.