Possible shell rot??

[Ben02]

Two of my tortoises have had this quite dirty dry area around the seams of the shell for a couple months, I though it might just be new growth that’s all dirty from the coco coir but it hasn’t gone away. These tortoises don’t live together and the areas in question have no discharge and don’t smell. Thank you for any replies as I’m quite worried about it now.

Thanks

Ben

 

[Yvonne G]

I don't think I'm seeing any actual rot, but if you're worried, you can clean the area and rub in some athlete foot cream for a couple weeks.

 

[Ben02]

I don't think I'm seeing any actual rot, but if you're worried, you can clean the area and rub in some athlete foot cream for a couple weeks.

Thank you for the quick reply Yvonne. Should I rub the cream in and let it dry or is there another technique.

 

[Yvonne G]

Don't use too much, and rub it in. Then there will just be a thin film and hopefully the substrate won't stick to it too badly.

 

[Ben02]

Don't use too much, and rub it in. Then there will just be a thin film and hopefully the substrate won't stick to it too badly.

Thanks for the help Yvonne, I hope it’s nothing to serious.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I also don't see any fungal issue.
But as @Yvonne G says, the athlete's foot cream will do no harm.

 

[Ben02]

I also don't see any fungal issue.
But as @Yvonne G says, the athlete's foot cream will do no harm.

I shall definitely apply that. If it’s not shell rot then what else could it be?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I shall definitely apply that. If it’s not shell rot then what else could it be?

It looks more like a superficial abrasion

 

[Ben02]

It looks more like a superficial abrasion

They are very active and adventurous tortoises that love to dig and climb. Could these abrasions cause any problems?

Sorry for all the questions

 

[ZEROPILOT]

They are very active and adventurous tortoises that love to dig and climb. Could these abrasions cause any problems?

Sorry for all the questions

The short answer is no

 

[Ben02]

The short answer is no

That’s put my mind at rest a bit more, thank you very much

 

[Markw84]

I agree with Ed. That is simply a few damaged areas of superficial keratin. Scraping over a hard surface/rock. Nothing to worry about.

 

[Ben02]

I agree with Ed. That is simply a few damaged areas of superficial keratin. Scraping over a hard surface/rock. Nothing to worry about.

Thank you mark, I’m glad it’s nothing to worry about