Slight damage to corner of my Sulcatas carapace.

NEtorts

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My 17 year old sulcata, Oscar, has somehow damaged the corner of his carapace. I think it’s from his burrow. He has about a 10’ deep burrow with rocks down there and I think as he was digging he had trouble turning around and smashed the corner of his shell.
It looks ok. Not to bad but I didn’t know if there is a possibility of it getting bacteria or something in there that could cause a problem? Should I use betadine or something in it or just leave it alone?
I will take some pics soon as he comes out today and share for any advice you all may have.
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Pics of shell damage. IMG_2983.jpgIMG_2982.jpg

Here is the carapace damage. Any thoughts?
Also a couple pics of his enclosure
IMG_2985.jpgIMG_2986.jpgIMG_2988.jpg
 

Yvonne G

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That is very minor. Don't worry about it.
 

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I love your enclosure!

I agree, that looks like typical sulcata carapace wear and tear from what I've seen :D
 
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