Shell heath

TheTortoiseKing

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Please look at these. Maybe shell rot in some in others the shell looks clear.😢
Shell looks clear in the scute next to his leg like resinIMG_20250522_224110.jpgIMG_20250522_224107.jpgIMG_20250522_224104.jpgIMG_20250522_224034.jpg
 

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Tom

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First: Russians don't get shell rot. Red foot tortoise that are kept too wet all the time get shell rot and they only get it on the plastron.

Your tortoise's shell looks completely normal. I see no issues.
 

Alex and the Redfoot

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Hello!
Can you post some better photos, including plastron? Just in the bright daylight? Right now pinkish spots on the shell look suspicious but it could be just the lightning.
 

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If it isn't the light/camera, that pink tone is very concerning (life and death concerning), Has your tort been being lethargic?

Can you take pictures with your phone?
 

zovick

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Which photos look pink?
The shell has a pinkish tinge is all of the photos. This can be a sign of septicemia which is bad news. That is why 4toed Edward is concerned.

Is your tortoise eating and does it have a good activity level or is it lethargic and just sitting in one spot with its eyes closed or half-closed?
 

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