Hello I need some help

Tort bruddah

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Hello I'm a newish tortoise owner I have a redfoot called twig I got him in March at the start of 2019 and I need some help lately I've been noticing the front of his shell looks like its scratched or worn down can somebody help me and tell me if it's normal or bad
 

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Toddrickfl1

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It might just be stained from digging in the substrate. Have you tried scrubbing that area with a toothbrush and some water?
 

Ray--Opo

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Welcome nice looking tort. Is there any softness or redness on the underside of that edge?
 
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