Sulcata tortoise

[Amber_123]

My sulcata, little foot, has this little flap of skin on his head/neck and I was wondering what I could do to get rid of it or if it's normal. I've soaked him to try and get it to go away but it didn't help. It keeps getting larger, too.

 

[cemmons12]

Can u upload a picture?

 

[Amber_123]

Can u upload a picture?

Yes, let me just get the app!

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Here's a better one

 

[cemmons12]

Ok, I would just keep up your soaks and get that piece wet so that it will come off on its own. I was told not to pull them off unless they come off real easy when my Russian had skin like that when I got her.

 

[mainey34]

I agree. He is just shedding some skin, just let it come off on its own. Soaking will help. If you pull it off you may hurt the new skin.

 

[CtTortoiseMom]

This occasionally happens to my Sulcata's neck in the winter. I just leave it alone and it goes away. I also run the humidifiers more when I it happening because I think it is an indication of dry conditions or a little dehydration. I only see it happen in the winter.

 

[Amber_123]

Thanks and I would never pull it because I feel like it would hurt lol.