18-10-2015, 04:36 PM | #1 |
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Part of shell has come off? PICTURES ADDED
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Just doing a bit of spot cleaning and found a part of Tetley's shell You know the bit right behind their heads, the bit that can sometimes rub on the neck it's that bit. That has broken off and the underneath has been torn off. It doesn't look sore or red and there is no irritation of any sort. I really have no idea how this has happened Is it bad that it has? Is his shell not strong enough? Thanks, Row
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What is left there Rowan? Is it bone exposed now? A picture might help.
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No bone showing and no soreness. Where do I get betadine from? Thanks for replying. I'll keep you updated xx
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I got betadine from an online reptile store, Row. Tabitha has knocked her shell climbing a few times and it's easy to dab on.
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hope all ok, do you mean the actually shell Row? I think it'll be ok..bits fall of my Horsfields when scrabbling round but not sure where you mean or how it was done. if have to wait for betadine , savlon is very good too if in house. I use it on their skin too, probably for as old as its been around?.
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[URL=http://s959.photobucket.com/user/rowandernley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151019_175230_zpso2m0vuyc.jpg.html][/URL Pictures are not great he would not stay still! It's his middle of the bow bit? It does not sore at all... Worrying over nothing maybe?
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I wouldn't be worried about that Row, he'll be fine
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