Plastron peeling

ShrewdSloth

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Hello I've noticed that the plastron is peeling off my new baby yellowfoot tortoise (not sure about his exact age, but measuring at about 6cm).

And there seems to be black lines along the center of his plastron.

Is it just his yolk sac falling off?

I was just concerned that this might be a sign of an infection.

Otherwise he seems perfectly healthy, eating well, pooping well and he's very active within his enclosure.
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LaLaP

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Yep that's the yolk sac. No problems.

He's awfully cute!
 

ZEROPILOT

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Welcome to the forum
Redfoot are much more common than Yellowfoot.
But if you need help with keeping him, the care is similar.
Nice looking little tortoise.
 

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