Could this be shell rot starting?

baker27

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ImageUploadedByTortoise Forum1441571400.047382.jpg Gus my Greek tortoise is outside for the day. I bring him in at night because there is too much wildlife in our yard. Today as I was bringing him out I notice some scraps on his underside. Could it be shell rot starting or fungus?
 
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I doubt it, but keep an eye on it. If it starts to look worse, then try some antifungus cream on it, like what you would use for say athletes foot, or an antibiotic cream and keep it clean and dry. For now, it just looks scraped.
 

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I doubt it, but keep an eye on it. If it starts to look worse, then try some antifungus cream on it, like what you would use for say athletes foot, or an antibiotic cream and keep it clean and dry. For now, it just looks scraped.
Will do thank you!
 

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