Cleaning their shells!!

[leothetort27]

I saw something online that said to use diluted apple cider vinegar and a toothbrush to clean a tortoise/turtle shell. IDK if this is true or if it works, has anyone tried this before or have any other cleaning tips?

 

[Blackdog1714]

Just water and a rag if it bugs you. Torts love to get dirty it gives them street cred! Haha occasionally I use Tortoise Shine made by @jsheffield

 

[leothetort27]

Just water and a rag if it bugs you. Torts love to get dirty it gives them street cred! Haha occasionally I use Tortoise Shine made by @jsheffield

Okay!! thank you so much )

 

[Ink]

I use tortoise shine from Jamie too. It works great.

 

[mags48]

I saw something online that said to use diluted apple cider vinegar and a toothbrush to clean a tortoise/turtle shell. IDK if this is true or if it works, has anyone tried this before or have any other cleaning tips?

Okay!! thank you so much )

I saw something online that said to use diluted apple cider vinegar and a toothbrush to clean a tortoise/turtle shell. IDK if this is true or if it works, has anyone tried this before or have any other cleaning tips?

I put my tortoises in the sink with warm water. Give the shell a scrub with a soft tooth brush. Take out and dry. Make up a mixture of 4 parts linseed oil and 1 part clove oil and brush it on. leave for 10-15 minutes, then buff up with dry cloth. The oil helps to keep the scutts in good condition and moisturised.

 

[Yvonne G]

Diluted vinegar wouldn't be harmful. It works great on windows! However, it would sting like crazy if the tortoise has a scratch or injury.

 

[herpivore]

I occasionally scrub my tortoises after they get a soak/bath. I use an oval green vegetable brush I found at Dollar Tree.