Shell concern

[rhondak]

I am concerned about Boris's shell on his side. I believe he's had it since I got him 2 months ago, but it seems like it is more noticeable now. Any suggestions as to what is causing it and what I can do to fix it. I have attached a photo.

 

[ascott]

Looks like an old injury site that is healing/healed up....

 

[RedfootsRule]

I agree with Angela, looks like an old injury.
You should still keep it clean until its fully healed. I would use diluted iodine (povidone or beta-dine) and a tooth-brush and scrub it every few days. Jus

 

[rhondak]

I agree with Angela, looks like an old injury.
You should still keep it clean until its fully healed. I would use diluted iodine (povidone or beta-dine) and a tooth-brush and scrub it every few days. Jus

How often should I put the diluted iodine on it?

 

[biochemnerd808]

Yeah, looks like an old injury, but swabbing the area with some diluted iodine tincture twice, about a week apart, can't hurt. That will kill anything that might be on there.

Just so it doesn't surprise you, swabbing with iodine will make the urates turn brown for a few days. This is normal.

I agree with Angela, looks like an old injury.
You should still keep it clean until its fully healed. I would use diluted iodine (povidone or beta-dine) and a tooth-brush and scrub it every few days. Jus

How often should I put the diluted iodine on it?

 

[rhondak]

Yeah, looks like an old injury, but swabbing the area with some diluted iodine tincture twice, about a week apart, can't hurt. That will kill anything that might be on there.

Just so it doesn't surprise you, swabbing with iodine will make the urates turn brown for a few days. This is normal.

Thanks for the advice. I will do that.