I've just adopted a new Herman tortoise and have noticed there is some scaling shedding looking issue on his face near his beak. I will attach a photo hopefully someone can provide me with some peace of mind
The 'flaking near his jaw' happened when he bit down on his food with a overgrown beak. Not two problems, same problem.Totally separate issue. Wow I had no idea. I'll definitely do some research and make sure I act appropriately. I was more concerned about the flaking near his jaw. The people that I adopted him from seem to have lost care in the last year or so so. I'm sure glad I got a hold of him when I did. Any advice as this is is my first tort will be definitely welcomed. I've had other reptiles in the past but I still consider myself a newbie. I live in western Canada so unfortunately he's going to be most of the time in the house habitat. Any advice is really awesome and totally welcomed
Thank you so much I appreciate the positive vibes there is a UVB bulb in one of the double hood lights both that and 100 watt heat lamp are brand new I was wondering about using one of my concrete bird baths that I have a few of kicking around the yard stuck into the substrate for a bath it would be quite a bit more substantial thinking l this one was actually too small. Again shows how new I am to the tort life my family and I are having a great time though this little guy is going to be very well taken care of