Feb 28, 2017 #1 D Diefam55 New Member Joined Feb 28, 2017 Messages 2 I just received a red footed baby tortoise. I noticed there is something in her bottom shell. Is it shell rot? How can I know and what can I do? PLEASE HELP
I just received a red footed baby tortoise. I noticed there is something in her bottom shell. Is it shell rot? How can I know and what can I do? PLEASE HELP
Feb 28, 2017 #2 Tidgy's Dad Well-Known Member 5 Year Member Joined Feb 11, 2015 Messages 48,539 Location (City and/or State) Fes, Morocco It is the point where the umbilicus was attached to the yolk sac. It is a very young baby indeed. This will heal over in time.
It is the point where the umbilicus was attached to the yolk sac. It is a very young baby indeed. This will heal over in time.
Feb 28, 2017 #3 D Diefam55 New Member Joined Feb 28, 2017 Messages 2 THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!! I appreciated your quick reply
Feb 28, 2017 #4 Tidgy's Dad Well-Known Member 5 Year Member Joined Feb 11, 2015 Messages 48,539 Location (City and/or State) Fes, Morocco Welcome to Tortoise Forum. Have a read of http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/ and, as well as our redfoots section in the species specific forum, http://www.tortoiselibrary.com/ has a lot of great redfoot care information.
Welcome to Tortoise Forum. Have a read of http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/ and, as well as our redfoots section in the species specific forum, http://www.tortoiselibrary.com/ has a lot of great redfoot care information.