question

[MarysTort]

I've noticed my sulcata's plastron gives slightly when pressed and has pink lines. He's still under a year and seems healthy. Is this something that I should worry about? His shell is nice and hard, it's just the underside that's like this.

 

[egyptiandan]

Hi Mary,
Hatchling plastrons are slightly soft for their first year. The pink lines are new growth on the plastron and perfectly normal.

Danny

 

[MarysTort]

Ok thanks! For some reason it never occurred to me that the plastron grew too! There is always something new to learn.....

 

[Maggie Cummings]

welcome to the forum. I see Danny has already answered you, but feel free to ask anything and we'll try to help you.

 

[MarysTort]

Ok, thanks!