Strange Tortoise Shell

[KylKirb]

I have owned Kirby, my Russian Tortoise for about two years. I purchased him from PetSmart (not knowing any better) and he had a pretty rough shell with signs that he had possibly once had shell rot. His shell was always great health, it was hard, good color, and I never had any problems with it. Recently I noticed a small band around the back of his shell that was lighter than the rest. I did a quick search and found that it was from rapid growth. So I then scaled back his food and hoped it would get better. It hasn't really appeared to get better. I am aware that any damage done to a shell is permanent and will never truly return to its original state, but the stripe appears to be growing more. I don't feed him very much, please leave feedback and tips. Is there anything I'm doing wrong? Thanks!

 

[wellington]

Looks fine too me. Just the way the new growth is coming in. Be sure to give some humidity, 30-50% in a humid warm hide good.

 

[KylKirb]

Looks fine too me. Just the way the new growth is coming in. Be sure to give some humidity, 30-50% in a humid warm hide good.

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your help!

 

[Cheryl Hills]

You do not need to scale back on his food. Those are growth lines. Which means he is growing and being taken care of. It is a good thing. Does not mean rapid growth.

 

[DARKFIRE007]

I agree with Cheryl...who owns a LOT of torts if memory serves. Looks like normal growth. Nice tort.