Please help. I've had my little men since 09/2017. I've noticed that Leo and Ralph shell is starting to look ashy and has these spots. Also I've noticed that Leo skin and the top of his head is a little darker. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN!? HELP!!!
I don't see "ashy", but they both look fine to me. Shell rot happens when the shell is subjected to constant moisture, especially pee, so it usually happens on the bottom shell.
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Water calcification?
Mineral deposits left behind from misting them?
Does it all disappear when you wet it?
Mineral deposits left behind from misting them?
Does it all disappear when you wet it?
daniellenc
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Use a soft brush to wash him and maybe some coconut oil to shine him back up?
The lighter color between the scutes is new growth.
That is awesome to know, will it darken?
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If they get "cooked" under a light...It's the light.
Okay good to know.
If you'd like to use oil of any kind on a shell, here's how I do it:
1. Wash the tortoise well with soap, water and a brush. I use baby shampoo
2. Dry the shell completely
3. Apply a thin coating of oil and allow it to absorb for about a half hour
4. Polish off the oil with a clean, absorbent towell, cloth
1. Wash the tortoise well with soap, water and a brush. I use baby shampoo
2. Dry the shell completely
3. Apply a thin coating of oil and allow it to absorb for about a half hour
4. Polish off the oil with a clean, absorbent towell, cloth
