Petroleum jelly on shell for stuck scutes

Catwoman63 · 26-03-2013, 11:07 PM

I have been massaging petroleum jelly on Roxys shell inbetween the scutes twice a week (after bath times) to help to grow more evenly (as per Dans advice) how often should I be doing it and for how long.......Dan? X

**egyptiandan64** · 26-03-2013, 11:10 PM

Until you see new growth between the scutes that are sticking together

Danny

Catwoman63 · 26-03-2013, 11:14 PM

Ok thanks Dan, i quite enjoy doing it, she looks lovely and shiny after.....but not sure she enjoys it though lol x

Catwoman63 · 26-03-2013, 11:14 PM

Is twice a week enough or should I be doing it everyday? X

Lane · 26-03-2013, 11:15 PM

Do yo massage it in and then wipe it off as much as possible or leave it a little shiny? This is something I would like to try with a few stuck scutes.

**egyptiandan64** · 26-03-2013, 11:17 PM

Depends on how dry it is. If it looks like it needs it, I'd do it. Every other day though is probably good for a start and adjust it from there.

Danny

**egyptiandan64** · 26-03-2013, 11:18 PM

You don't need a ton, but need to leave what you put on there.

Danny

Lane · 27-03-2013, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egyptiandan64

You don't need a ton, but need to leave what you put on there.

Danny

Thanks I'm going to try this too

Gordon · 27-03-2013, 07:09 AM

I was always under the impression not to put anything on there shells i can see people doing this now to torts that don't need it just to make them shiny maybe this should be mentioned

kazzabb · 27-03-2013, 07:20 AM

Hi Dan, couple of questions; would the petroleum jelly not burn under a basking lamp? Can you explain what stuck scutes are? Lastly Dan, I'll be posting a few photos of a tort later, and would appreciate an ID.
Thanks as always
Karen

26-03-2013, 11:07 PM	#1
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Petroleum jelly on shell for stuck scutes I have been massaging petroleum jelly on Roxys shell inbetween the scutes twice a week (after bath times) to help to grow more evenly (as per Dans advice) how often should I be doing it and for how long.......Dan? X __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted) Last edited by egyptiandan64; 27-03-2013 at 09:55 PM.

26-03-2013, 11:10 PM	#2
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Until you see new growth between the scutes that are sticking together Danny __________________

26-03-2013, 11:14 PM	#3
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Ok thanks Dan, i quite enjoy doing it, she looks lovely and shiny after.....but not sure she enjoys it though lol x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

26-03-2013, 11:14 PM	#4
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Is twice a week enough or should I be doing it everyday? X __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

26-03-2013, 11:17 PM	#6
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Depends on how dry it is. If it looks like it needs it, I'd do it. Every other day though is probably good for a start and adjust it from there. Danny __________________

26-03-2013, 11:15 PM	#5
Lane Member Hatched Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 253	Do yo massage it in and then wipe it off as much as possible or leave it a little shiny? This is something I would like to try with a few stuck scutes.

26-03-2013, 11:18 PM	#7
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	You don't need a ton, but need to leave what you put on there. Danny __________________

27-03-2013, 07:09 AM	#9
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	I was always under the impression not to put anything on there shells i can see people doing this now to torts that don't need it just to make them shiny maybe this should be mentioned

27-03-2013, 07:20 AM	#10
kazzabb Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedfordshire - the middle of nowhere Posts: 430	Hi Dan, couple of questions; would the petroleum jelly not burn under a basking lamp? Can you explain what stuck scutes are? Lastly Dan, I'll be posting a few photos of a tort later, and would appreciate an ID. Thanks as always Karen __________________ 19 TG Ibera, 3 dogs, 1 husband.

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