Hard water build up on carapace

[Amelia.Walton]

Live in Central TX and we have hard water. My sulcatas are in their outdoor enclosure with Misters on around the perimeter of their enclosure. I thought they were just fading from the heat and sun we’ve been experiencing. But I think the fading is from the hard water build up on their shell. Any suggestions as to what I could put on their shells to bring back their natural color? I hesitate applying anything that might attract ants, or predators. Suggestions?

 

[jsheffield]

Maybe a gentle brushing with warm water and white vinegar to remove the staining.

I use a mix of oils on my tortoises' shells once a week, a pretty thin layer that I mostly rub off with a towel once it's been applied.

Jamie

 

[Amelia.Walton]

Maybe a gentle brushing with warm water and white vinegar to remove the staining.

I use a mix of oils on my tortoises' shells once a week, a pretty thin layer that I mostly rub off with a towel once it's been applied.

Jamie

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Are your torts outside? Does this mix of oils attract insects or varmints with the smell? Where do you buy that product?

 

[jsheffield]

Are your torts outside? Does this mix of oils attract insects or varmints with the smell? Where do you buy that product?

My torts are outside on days it's warmer than 70°, I live in NH.

I have not noted it attracting insects or wildlife.

I make the oil mixture myself.

Jamie

 

[Blackdog1714]

It works well on both Russian and Leopard torts. No notice in an uptick in insect attraction

 

[method89]

@jsheffield have you noticed any adverse effects from using it? I'm assuming not because then you wouldn't use it anymore but you never know.

 

[jsheffield]

@jsheffield have you noticed any adverse effects from using it? I'm assuming not because then you wouldn't use it anymore but you never know.

No adverse effects, and I think it helps to both beautify and moisturize their shells.

Jamie

 

[Amelia.Walton]

No adverse effects, and I think it helps to both beautify and moisturize their shells.

Jamie

Jamie.
Do you sell this product? If so let me know, I’m interested.

 

[jsheffield]

Jamie.
Do you sell this product? If so let me know, I’m interested.

I've traded with other TFO members, something tortoise-y or tortoise-related in exchange for a tin of the shell pomade.

Jamie

 

[method89]

Need to find something tortoise-y!!!

 

[Amelia.Walton]

I've traded with other TFO members, something tortoise-y or tortoise-related in exchange for a tin of the shell pomade.

Jamie

 

[Amelia.Walton]

Jamie.
Do you sell this product? If so let me know, I’m interested.

I have my tortoise item to trade for shell Pommade. Let me know where to send. Thanks
Amelia

 

[Amelia.Walton]

Send me your contact info so I can send your tortoise surprise in exchange for Pommade for Tillman and Tucker.
Thanks

 

[Amelia.Walton]

I've traded with other TFO members, something tortoise-y or tortoise-related in exchange for a tin of the shell pomade.

Jamie

I have your tortoise item to trade for Pommade. Send me your contact info please