Jan 19, 2014 #1 Caboose New Member 5 Year Member Joined Jul 22, 2013 Messages 199 When i was bathing my torts today i noticed that they both had a soft shell around there sides. What does this mean?
When i was bathing my torts today i noticed that they both had a soft shell around there sides. What does this mean?
Jan 19, 2014 #2 Yvonne G Old Timer 10 Year Member! Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Jan 23, 2008 Messages 95,384 Location (City and/or State) Clovis, CA It might mean that the tortoises aren't getting enough calcium-rich foods, and aren't getting the proper UVB either from the sun or from a UVB light in order for the calcium to work.
It might mean that the tortoises aren't getting enough calcium-rich foods, and aren't getting the proper UVB either from the sun or from a UVB light in order for the calcium to work.