Tortoise shell question

[Mojaverocco]

Ok so I got my baby Desert Tortoise from my neighbor which had him in calcium sand for like 1-2 weeks. We;; it was in his eyes (now it isn't i fixed it with eyedrops) but it was red calcium sand and his shell is kinda red. How do I change his shell back to its original color? Thanks!

 

[wellington]

Most likely it will wear off.

 

[Mojaverocco]

Most likely it will wear off.

Its been like a month now though!!!!!!!

 

[ScottishFish]

Nothing happens fast when it comes to torts


1 Eastern Hermanns Tortoise 2.5yo

 

[mctlong]

You can try scrubbing the shell with a toothbrush, using a little soap and water.

 

[Mojaverocco]

You can try scrubbing the shell with a toothbrush, using a little soap and water.

Its a baby tortoise though! will it still be ok?

 

[Mojaverocco]

How to fix shell color?

Ok so I got my baby Desert Tortoise from my neighbor which had him in calcium sand for like 1-2 weeks. We;; it was in his eyes (now it isn't i fixed it with eyedrops) but it was red calcium sand and his shell is kinda red. How do I change his shell back to its original color? Thanks!

 

[wellington]

RE: How to fix shell color?

I think you already asked this before. It will ware off. There is really nothing else you can do. You can try soaking him in warm water and taking a soft tooth brush and lightly brush over his shell. Some might come off, but mostly, your just going to have to wait until it wares off.

 

[theelectraco]

How to fix shell color?

How long have you had him? Is it the same one you posted about a few months ago? First I would start with daily soaks and it will take care of itself over time.

 

[Mojaverocco]

RE: How to fix shell color?

How long have you had him? Is it the same one you posted about a few months ago? First I would start with daily soaks and it will take care of itself over time.

Yeah the same one and I always thought it would ware off but it hasn't!

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I think you already asked this before. It will ware off. There is really nothing else you can do. You can try soaking him in warm water and taking a soft tooth brush and lightly brush over his shell. Some might come off, but mostly, your just going to have to wait until it wares off.

Yeah I just posted again because no one else was answering