Tortoise problem

[ThatGuyTortoise]

Hi guys I have a problem I think… so my sulcata tortoise has a part on the bottom of his shell that I don't think is normal I tried looking some things up but I found nothing on the webs his is what it looks like.
(When i went up to take the picture he had fallen over so u took advantage I did not put him on his back on purpose.

 

[ThatGuyTortoise]

And he part in taking about is the black part on the bottom of his shell and he had that when we got him

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

That appears to be the umbilical scar that connected the baby tortoise to the egg sac.
It should dry out and heal over in a week or two if his conditions are right.
He is very young, right ?

 

[orv]

Approximately how old and how large is your Sulcata? In your posted photo it appears that your tortoise may be a juvenile and the dark spot may be the remains of the egg sack. If this is the case, nothing needs to be done except to let time heal.

 

[ThatGuyTortoise]

Yes he is very young

 

[ThatGuyTortoise]

Thank you guys I'm certainly not to worried anymore

 

[mike taylor]

That should've be closed up before selling or buying that little guy . Make sure you're soaking him .

 

[ThatGuyTortoise]

I'll make sure thanks