weird mark on Russian tortoise's neck update?

aishajones

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it looks better to me, but should i still be concerned? is there anything i can do to help it heal? should i try to find a vet to take a look? (the first photo is from two weeks ago, the second photo is from today) thank you!
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JoesMum

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Is there a sharp edge to the shell above that? It looks like a graze. You may need to use a little sandpaper to smooth the shell.
 

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I sent Yvonne this link, she should see it soon. This is how little I know about wounds...to me the second pic looks bad and the first looks like healing.
 

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I agree with Joe's mum that it does look like the shell has caused that abrasion.
 

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