Possible beginning stages of Shell Rot?

[dexter.lo]

Hello all! So, yesterday I had my tort outside and took a peak under him and saw these strange little spots on the bottom of his shell. They’re the little spots that are white and just odd looking. So I began to do some research and was beginning to lean towards possibly shell rot? Obviously the main reason this happens is the sub is too damp etc. I took a look at his hide in his setup and saw he was digging way down to the damp layer of coco and sleeping and laying on that constantly. I have these 2 supplies on hand if needed possibly?? He’s eating totally normally and doing everything normal… his temps and humidity is perfect. I’m just so sure is because he’s been laying in this damp layer of coco. I put down some more bark to ensure he will be dryer. Someone help please ands thank you all !!!!

 

[Tom]

Sulcatas don't get shell rot. That is not shell rot.

Do a search for "squiggly lines" here on the forum to read hours of discussion, or here is the short version: Those circles and lines are normal and not harmful, and we don't know what they are, but they appear to be associated with well hydrated growing animals.

The digging down in to the dampness in the hide is excellent for your baby.

 

[wellington]

I second Toms post. When doing research, keep it to this forum or you will get all kinds of bad info.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Those squiggly line/circles have always intrigued me lol, but yeah like the others say, not harmful and this definitely isn’t any kind of fungal issue😊your baby looks good🐢💚

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Yeah, my rescue adult used to not have those squiggly lines, but when he was suffering from bladder stones I started to soak him daily and the lines appeared in a few days. Before that he was only soaked once a week. We don't know what they are, but they seem to be connected with hydration.

 

[dexter.lo]

Sulcatas don't get shell rot. That is not shell rot.

Do a search for "squiggly lines" here on the forum to read hours of discussion, or here is the short version: Those circles and lines are normal and not harmful, and we don't know what they are, but they appear to be associated with well hydrated growing animals.

The digging down in to the dampness in the hide is excellent for your baby.

Wow, thank you for that info everyone !!!