What Is That White Stuff

[ChellaAndLeonardo]

Hes just had a bath and theres still this weird white stuff on his belly and im worried about what it is ( New Owner )

 

[Ink]

Maybe gently try to wipe it off with a paper towel. Welcome to the forum.

 

[ChellaAndLeonardo]

Maybe gently try to wipe it off with a paper towel. Welcome to the forum.

Okay thank you

 

[Ink]

Let us know please. Otherwise someone else should be able to help

 

[Tom]

Hes just had a bath and theres still this weird white stuff on his belly and im worried about what it is ( New Owner )
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Picture is too blurry to really tell, bit it looks like some old food or calcium, or an abrasion. I'd soak the tortoise and try to gently wipe it away. Whatever it is, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[ChellaAndLeonardo]

Just tried with a dry and dampish one and it didnt work

 

[Tom]

Just tried with a dry and dampish one and it didnt work

Try after a long 30-40 minute warm soak.

 

[ChellaAndLeonardo]

No Need For Worry! It Just Wiped Off Flew I Got Worried Then

 

[Ink]

No Need For Worry! It Just Wiped Off Flew I Got Worried Then

I'm happy it is gone. What type of tortoise do you have? Please post pictures if you want

 

[ChellaAndLeonardo]

I'm happy it is gone. What type of tortoise do you have? Please post pictures if you want

I Have 2 Russians This Is From 1-2 Months Ago As I Dont Have Much Photos On My Phone

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Are they kept together as a pair? This shouldn't be done with any tortoise, especially Russians do terrible in pairs.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Seconding what @The_Four_Toed_Edward says, tortoise of any species should NEVER be housed in pairs under any circumstances, they’re incredibly territorial, behaviours that look cute to us really aren’t, following one another and sleeping huddled up is all bullying the the tortoise world, you’ll eventually see more extreme signs of aggression. Anyone who tells you pairs are fine, have no idea what they’re talking about.

Small groups are ok when there’s lots of land and the correct male to female ratio.

They also appear to be being kept on some kind of dry top soil? Store brought top soil’s shouldn’t be used.

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[Sarah2020]

He looks like she just saying

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

He looks like she just saying

Yep, but it is hard to tell whether the tortoises are too young to sex