Pink patches

[Keely99]

Hello,
I have just noticed two pink dots on my tortoise shell. What could it be?
Thanks

 

[TammyJ]

Calling experts @wellington @Yvonne G @Tom

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Pink is often. Associated with a certain serious issue. But I don't want to alarm you. Because to be honest. I don't see anything that would bother me.

 

[Mand19]

My tortoise had pink like that following surgery when she was little to remove a stone she had swallowed. The vet said the pink was indicative of infection and I had to give her antibiotic injections. It may not be infection with yours but I would certainly get a vet to check them over. Hope your tortoise keeps well.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

My tortoise had pink like that following surgery when she was little to remove a stone she had swallowed. The vet said the pink was indicative of infection and I had to give her antibiotic injections. It may not be infection with yours but I would certainly get a vet to check them over. Hope your tortoise keeps well.

Pink usually is an infection.
I was hoping by now that someone with experience in this matter would confirm it.
My suggestion is to take this tortoise to a vet that specializes in tortoises soon.
Just to be safe

 

[Keely99]

Thank you for your response. I will take her to the vets

 

[Keely99]

Pink usually is an infection.
I was hoping by now that someone with experience in this matter would confirm it.
My suggestion is to take this tortoise to a vet that specializes in tortoises soon.
Just to be safe

Thanks for your response. I will take to the vets next week. I noticed some more red around the sides of her shell that show when I turn her over but the disappear when I put her down. Could it be because of new growth as she is growing more shell around the side? Many thanks

 

[zovick]

Thanks for your response. I will take to the vets next week. I noticed some more red around the sides of her shell that show when I turn her over but the disappear when I put her down. Could it be because of new growth as she is growing more shell around the side? Many thanks

Assuming the tortoise is acting and eating normally, the pink areas are probably just heavily vascularized areas of new growth as you surmised above.