Concerned about Idamia's shell :(

[Per Ehn]

Hello everyone!

I am band new to this forum, just created my account. I have had my dear tortoise for almost den years (she's about to turn 11 this autumn!) I got her as a birthday gift when I turned 13 and haven't always given her as much attention throughout the years as she would need (you know how teenagers can be?), but I've definately shapened up lately and the last few years I've ben doing my absolutely best at caring for her.

When she was about 5-6 years old I started noticing a small cavity/wierd shape on her shell towards the head. I thought that she would grow out of it but I'm starting to notice it more and more while examining her from the side. Is this a common issue or something I should worry about? I have since taken her to a tortoise-focosed vet and they told me she were fine and has had a healthy growth. Does anyone of you experience any somilair "cavities" on your tortoises? What could have caused it?

Many thanks in advance!

Sincerely:
/// Per Ehn, Sweden

 

[Lyn W]

Hi Per Ehn, Welcome to the forum.
I'm still a novice myself but from what I've read and learned over the months that I've been a member I wonder if it's something to do with low humidity when she was younger ? I know that affects shell growth.

If you look under the Species Specific section you will find care sheets for the sort of tort you have there which will tell you all about temps, humidity, diet etc . There's also the Beginners Mistake thread which helps us avoid making the same mistakes others have.
Also do a search for posts on deformed shells and MBD to see if you can find anything there.

I don't think you can do anything to correct the shell but if it is a humidity problem you could stop it worsening by correcting that. I'm sure more experienced keepers will be more helpful than me so look out for further posts.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

It doesn't look harmful to me, just part of the pyramiding process caused by incorrect conditions when younger.
Welcome to Tortoise Forum, Per Ehn, and as long as you keep the conditions, particularly humidity, correct from now on, I don't think it will get any worse in the future. Nothing to worry about.

 

[Gillian M]

A very warm welcome to tdhe forum!

Please read the caresheets that deal with humidity. Good luck.

 

[Merrick]

Welcome

 

[mike taylor]

It doesn't look harmful to me, just part of the pyramiding process caused by incorrect conditions when younger.
Welcome to Tortoise Forum, Per Ehn, and as long as you keep the conditions, particularly humidity, correct from now on, I don't think it will get any worse in the future. Nothing to worry about.

I concur ! Welcome to TFO!