Shell rot

kball

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I was looking at another shell rot and it kinda looks like my baby leopard tort has it. I no that they don't get it much but I would rather be safe than sorry
 

Yvonne G

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If you're talking about the spot just to the left of your thumb, that's the umbilical area. It is normal and will go away as the tortoise grows.

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And it's always best to. Even those of us who have had tortoises for decades have panicky moments wondering if things are normal:)
 

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Have they gotten any bigger in the 2 months since you took the picture? If not then it's not shell rot.
 
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