Tortillathetortoise
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Just got my first Russian Tortoise three months ago. While soaking and bathing him, I noticed his shell raised up some, almost like it was shedding. I don’t recall this being there when I got him during his vet check.Shell Question
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Just got my first Russian Tortoise three months ago. While soaking and bathing him, I noticed his shell raised up some, almost like it was shedding. I don’t recall this being there when I got him during his vet check.
It is old shell that will eventually fall off. Do not pick at it, just let it fall off on its on. 
This is beginning to happen to mine, just keep bathing her and it'll be fine. I thought it might be from a too dry environment, not sure though.
Most wild caught Russians come with dents and bumps, a bit like a used car. As said above, it's old damage that will eventually flake off. There be a white bone scar underneath that won't go away, don't worry, it doesn't hurt the tortoise.
It would be difficult to match the dryness of where our Russians come from; it's dry dry dry all year long! Lack of moisture is not typically an issue for adults in this species.
Sorry I just saw this.. I never get notifications oddly. But thank you, good to know!
