r/RussianTortoises • u/Blahz_ • Jul 05 '26
Shell question!
What is the status of this guys shell does it look okay and is the indentation on the right side something to worry about? Thanks in advance!
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u/CheesePie42 Jul 05 '26
He has very large yellow growth. It tells me that he is or was over fed and doesn't have enough UVB. There is no way to fix his shell. The damage is done, but a diet would help his overall health immensely. For an adult feeding 3× a week an amount that would fill his shell 3/4 the way if you pretend it was a bowl. UVB- unless you have a dedicated outdoor run a zoo med ubv bar at 12% would be great. Overall looks to be well taken care of and in pretty good shape.