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Re: Shell rot

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Posted by Andrew G on February 04, 1999 at 21:32:29:

In Reply to: Shell rot posted by Kyra on February 04, 1999 at 14:53:32:

Hi Kyra,
Shell rot Is something to think about but Russians often have rough looking shells. Keep your tortoise dry and you should have no problem.

: I was just wondering what are the sings of shell rot
: Tully my Russian tort is stubborn, and I know that water
: can give them shell rot but the only way she will drink it
: is if she is wading in it. I change her water about 4 times
: a day. and I have just Knottiest that her shell on
: one side has became smooth ans shinny and the cracks
: in her shell have become a dark color. Also the edge of
: her shell looks as it is being peeled off laier by laier
: Is this a sign of shell rot or is she just growing?
: thanks for all the help....



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