Dent at the back of the shell

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Hi can someone tell me why tortoise shell gone dent at the back
 

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Hi can someone tell me why tortoise shell gone dent at the back
I think you will need to post a photo so members can tell exactly what you mean by a "dent at the back of the shell".
 

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Can someone please help my tortoise as done so well but notice a dent at the back of he’s shell please can someone help
 

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Please please Can somebody help me I have a dent in the back of my tortoise and I don’t know what as cause this please
 

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Please please Can somebody help me I have a dent in the back of my tortoise and I don’t know what as cause this please
The indented scutes do appear on some tortoises which are growing rapidly. I would say it is normal and nothing to worry about.

In my experience, the indentations seem to go away when the tortoises reach full size.
 

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The indented scutes do appear on some tortoises which are growing rapidly. I would say it is normal and nothing to worry about.

In my experience, the indentations seem to go away when the tortoises reach full size.
The indented scutes do appear on some tortoises which are growing rapidly. I would say it is normal and nothing to worry about.

In my experience, the indentations seem to go away when the tortoises reach full size.
 

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Vets don't know anything about tortoise care. They will charge you a bunch of money and do unnecessary things that are possibly detrimental like "vitamin injections".
Ok thank you so much I worry too much thank for tor response
 

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I'm not a professional, but in my opinion the dent in your tortoise is nothing to worry about at this time. Your tortoise is looking real good and you will be wasting your money at the Vet at this time. My Sulcata has a dent in his shell about the same place as your tortoise, as he has grown up the dent is slowly rising up. My tortoise weights 47 lbs. and he still has a little dent, does not affect him at all. My tortoise was seen by a Vet in October, Vet didn't thing it was a problem. Here's a picture of Sammy, you can still see his dent. It was deeper when he was smaller. I also asked this forum, I believe the response I got was to make sure that his basting light was not to close to his shell. You tortoise looks like it is well taking care of, Good Job!
 

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I'm not a professional, but in my opinion the dent in your tortoise is nothing to worry about at this time. Your tortoise is looking real good and you will be wasting your money at the Vet at this time. My Sulcata has a dent in his shell about the same place as your tortoise, as he has grown up the dent is slowly rising up. My tortoise weights 47 lbs. and he still has a little dent, does not affect him at all. My tortoise was seen by a Vet in October, Vet didn't thing it was a problem. Here's a picture of Sammy, you can still see his dent. It was deeper when he was smaller. I also asked this forum, I believe the response I got was to make sure that his basting light was not to close to his shell. You tortoise looks like it is well taking care of, Good Job!
Yes it’s the same thanks so much
 

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I'm not a professional, but in my opinion the dent in your tortoise is nothing to worry about at this time. Your tortoise is looking real good and you will be wasting your money at the Vet at this time. My Sulcata has a dent in his shell about the same place as your tortoise, as he has grown up the dent is slowly rising up. My tortoise weights 47 lbs. and he still has a little dent, does not affect him at all. My tortoise was seen by a Vet in October, Vet didn't thing it was a problem. Here's a picture of Sammy, you can still see his dent. It was deeper when he was smaller. I also asked this forum, I believe the response I got was to make sure that his basting light was not to close to his shell. You tortoise looks like it is well taking care of, Good Job!
Thanks
 

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If it makes you feel better, mine looks the same.
 

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