More of the symptoms show up . For now he is taking the medication, eating and pooping well . Let’s hope for the bestLoss of nails and leg scales are both symptoms of Austwickiosis. Other symptoms include peeling skin on the head and neck and of course yellow "pimples." The facial features of an infected tortoise look a little off compared to a healthy animal. Often the mandible will not be in the correct position before ultimately falling off entirely.