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[HappyKauaian]

Hello Everyone!

I've noticed some white marks on the shell of my sulcata tortoise and I'm not sure what it is. It's on the top and bottom of its shell. Has anyone else noticed this on their tortoises before? He/she otherwise seems normal. I've posted some pics. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Jodie]

I don't see anything unusual on his shell. He is very pretty.

 

[Mac1967]

The shell looks good to me.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello

 

[Alaskamike]

I do see the white spots. I think that is water residue , maybe from hard water. A toothbrush would take them off.

Could ask be a bit of white mold. It grows easily in humid environments here in Florida and sometimes I have to remove it from my torts that live outside. I scrub it off and then apply a very little lamisal ( anti fungal cream ) to the area I see it and it's gone in a day.

 

[HappyKauaian]

I do see the white spots. I think that is water residue , maybe from hard water. A toothbrush would take them off.

Could ask be a bit of white mold. It grows easily in humid environments here in Florida and sometimes I have to remove it from my torts that live outside. I scrub it off and then apply a very little lamisal ( anti fungal cream ) to the area I see it and it's gone in a day.

Hello! I do scrub him with a toothbrush regularly and the marks don't come off and I don't think they are hard water stains. The marks seem to be just under the shell surface. Does that still sound like a fungal issue to you? Thank you!

 

[SarahChelonoidis]

Oh you mean the white squiggles? They won't wash off - they're within the shell. Very common to see them during growth - they're usually associated with well hydrated tortoises.

 

[HappyKauaian]

Oh you mean the white squiggles? They won't wash off - they're within the shell. Very common to see them during growth - they're usually associated with well hydrated tortoises.

Hello! Yes...those white squiggles were getting me all paranoid! Lol! I'd say my tortoise is pretty hydrated and has been growing. Do they go away? Thank you!

 

[SarahChelonoidis]

Hello! Yes...those white squiggles were getting me all paranoid! Lol! I'd say my tortoise is pretty hydrated and has been growing. Do they go away? Thank you!

They fade over time. As far as I know, we still don't really understand what makes them show up, but they're very common. Just search for squiggly lines here to see how many others have seen the same on their tortoises. Mine has them too.

 

[HappyKauaian]

They fade over time. As far as I know, we still don't really understand what makes them show up, but they're very common. Just search for squiggly lines here to see how many others have seen the same on their tortoises. Mine has them too.

Thank you so much! Happy to learn that it's not something really horrible!

 

[Jacqui]

Hi and welcome!

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome !

 

[the_newzie]

Welcome from Las Vegas!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum to you and your lovely tortoise.
All looks perfectly normal to me!