Don't use those....they're bad news.

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Posted by Annie Lancaster-TortoiseAid on October 25, 2000 at 03:24:33:

In Reply to: Is there a good shell conditioner available? posted by Cornelia on October 24, 2000 at 13:28:13:

A tortoise's shell should naturally be pretty, tortoises do get dusty, dirty, etc.

A lot of the preparations on the market "claim" to "condition" a tortoise's shell, there is some evidence that may suggest that this is harmful, as it can actually block the pores of the keratin layer of the carapace/plastron.

Personally, I never would use such a product.

If you could post photos of these tortoises, it would be helpful. It could possibly be some type of "dry" shell rot or fungi, or nothing at all to worry about.

Below is a link describing good shell care, I hope it is of help to you.

If you are concerned, taking your tortoises to a good tortoise vet may be in order.

Annie

Turtle and Tortoise Shell Care

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: A tortoise's shell should naturally be pretty, tortoises do get dusty, dirty, etc. : A lot of the preparations on the market "claim" to "condition" a tortoise's shell, there is some evidence that may suggest that this is harmful, as it can actually block the pores of the keratin layer of the carapace/plastron. : Personally, I never would use such a product. : If you could post photos of these tortoises, it would be helpful. It could possibly be some type of "dry" shell rot or fungi, or nothing at all to worry about. : Below is a link describing good shell care, I hope it is of help to you. : If you are concerned, taking your tortoises to a good tortoise vet may be in order. : Annie

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