Tortise shell problems

TurboVanGough

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My tortise's shell looks very unhealthy what can I do to fix this issue.

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Yvonne G

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To me it just looks really, really dry. Try rubbing in some cold pressed coconut oil, paying particular attention to the 'seams', allow it to absorb for a few minutes, then polish it off with a clean absorbent cloth.
 

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