The shell of my indian star tortoise is damaged and looks like it is peeled off so what should i do to fix it as there is no tortoise vet near me please help
Before giving any advice, it would be much easier for the experienced members to tell what is going on if you could provide a picture.
This will allow us to see what kind of damage and how severe.
I am not one of the "experts" but I don't think there is much to be done for it other than clean it and perhaps apply some ointment.
It has not punctured completely through the shell. I am assuming that the damaged area will be a permanent scar and those scutes may even peel off. Others can give you a better idea if what to expect.
May I ask how this happened? It appears to be teeth marks, perhaps a cat or dog? Is there any damage to the underside?
No there is no damage to the underside and from a month that scar is there so i was waiting thinking that is a temporary scar or a damage i tried for getting a vet but i didnt find one
This is a thread talking about a Tortoise that's shell was extremely damaged and how new keratin is growing. Maybe it will help you get an idea of how your tort will heal.