Shell rot? Red foot tortise

[Brittany.Antrup]

Hello everyone!! I have a red foot tortise that I'm worried may have shell rot. The edge of his shell above his head seems discolored and dry. I see a few small white spots on shell. Your help is greatly appreciated. Need to know if I should make an appt with my exotic vet. Please see pictures

 

[Pearly]

Hard water stains? How about giving her a nice bath then wipe it dow with moist clean cloth and rub little organic cold press coconut oil on it and see it is still there when it dries up

 

[Brittany.Antrup]

Hard water stains? How about giving her a nice bath then wipe it dow with moist clean cloth and rub little organic cold press coconut oil on it and see it is still there when it dries up

Thanks so much for your time! I will try this!!! ❤

 

[wellington]

Shell rot happens on the underside of the bottom shell.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Agreed. Not shell rot. It looks like an abrasion or transfer from rubbing on something.
I also agree he looks very dry.
Have you been over our Redfoot care sheets? They are a wealth of information. Up to date and the latest information. Not like some old stuff that is still floating around out there.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

http://www.tortoiselibrary.com/
Link to the tortoise library.
Look for Redfoot species.

 

[JoesMum]

http://www.tortoiselibrary.com/
Link to the tortoise library.
Look for Redfoot species.

The Tortoise Library is broken at the moment

Here's a direct link to the Redfoot care page. It's still readable despite not displaying properly
http://www.tortoiselibrary.com/species-information-2/chelonoidis/