Missing scales on the head

[Alisa]

Hi!! I am concerned of my torts head scales, as you can see on the top of his nose has missing scales.. and I’m thinking it’s just shedding. But I am not sure as it’s already been a while. Please help me !! Thank uu

 

[wellington]

@Yvonne G
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[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

@zovick or @Dustin might also be able to help

 

[zovick]

Hi!! I am concerned of my torts head scales, as you can see on the top of his nose has missing scales.. and I’m thinking it’s just shedding. But I am not sure as it’s already been a while. Please help me !! Thank uu

Could the tortoise have scraped its nose on some type of a screen which caused the loss of the scales? Or could it possibly have burned its nose on a hot light bulb?

It doesn't look like a very recent occurrence, so maybe it has been like that for a while and you have just noticed it. If the tortoise is otherwise healthy, I don't think you need to do anything at this point but wait for the scales to grow back.

I suppose you could put a dab of Neosporin on the area where the scales are missing once or twice a day, but I don't think it is necessary at this point.