Could this be shell rot?

AdamSoS · 08-02-2009, 08:59 PM

Was giving my male hermann a soak in his bath when i noticed something odd about this shell

Towards the lower on his side is like a brown line, the colour can only be described as when wood gets wed

Ive tried to take some photo's so see below. Only just noticed it.. any idea's what it could be?

Thanks all for any replies

Adam

trulytortoises · 08-02-2009, 09:02 PM

i wish i could help adam but i havnt got a clue about conditions like that, hope he will be ok, bless him!

sandy · 08-02-2009, 09:39 PM

To see properly we would need a closer shot of the damage.
I would say bathe in diluted betadine or the like to stop bacteria getting in. And seek a vet out.

sandy · 08-02-2009, 09:43 PM

I have tried to enlarge the picture to get a closer look, it certainly does not look right. I would suggest you get the tort to a vet tomorrow if you can. Just to be on the safe side.
Is it bleeding under the shell?
Has he been dropped/banged in anyway?
Or damaged by another tortoise?

AdamSoS · 08-02-2009, 10:00 PM

Ill call my vet tommorow.

And with the damage, i cannot think of one instance where it could of damaged it self. Do you think it's more damage then shell rot then?

sandy · 08-02-2009, 10:06 PM

It does look like bleeding, but its hard to tell from picture.
It looks like damage of some sort, and that maybe infection has gotten in.
How long have you had the tortoise?

AdamSoS · 08-02-2009, 10:23 PM

Was the best picture which showed the wound.

Ive had him for nearly 9 years now. Im praying its nothing serious

trulytortoises · 08-02-2009, 10:37 PM

has he got a name adam? i hope he will be ok, hopefully the vet can sort him out and make him well again.

sky · 08-02-2009, 10:38 PM

Fingers crossed and nothing to serious please keep us posted.

linda · 09-02-2009, 01:31 AM

hi adam

i think this tort needs a vets opinion

please keep us updated x

08-02-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
AdamSoS Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 396	Could this be shell rot? Was giving my male hermann a soak in his bath when i noticed something odd about this shell Towards the lower on his side is like a brown line, the colour can only be described as when wood gets wed Ive tried to take some photo's so see below. Only just noticed it.. any idea's what it could be? Thanks all for any replies Adam

08-02-2009, 09:02 PM	#2
trulytortoises Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 634	i wish i could help adam but i havnt got a clue about conditions like that, hope he will be ok, bless him! __________________ ~Beth~ 1.1.0- THB- williow(f) & cavalli(m)

08-02-2009, 09:39 PM	#3
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	To see properly we would need a closer shot of the damage. I would say bathe in diluted betadine or the like to stop bacteria getting in. And seek a vet out. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

08-02-2009, 09:43 PM	#4
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	I have tried to enlarge the picture to get a closer look, it certainly does not look right. I would suggest you get the tort to a vet tomorrow if you can. Just to be on the safe side. Is it bleeding under the shell? Has he been dropped/banged in anyway? Or damaged by another tortoise? __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

08-02-2009, 10:06 PM	#6
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	It does look like bleeding, but its hard to tell from picture. It looks like damage of some sort, and that maybe infection has gotten in. How long have you had the tortoise? __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

08-02-2009, 10:00 PM	#5
AdamSoS Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 396	Ill call my vet tommorow. And with the damage, i cannot think of one instance where it could of damaged it self. Do you think it's more damage then shell rot then?

08-02-2009, 10:23 PM	#7
AdamSoS Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 396	Was the best picture which showed the wound. Ive had him for nearly 9 years now. Im praying its nothing serious

08-02-2009, 10:37 PM	#8
trulytortoises Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 634	has he got a name adam? i hope he will be ok, hopefully the vet can sort him out and make him well again. __________________ ~Beth~ 1.1.0- THB- williow(f) & cavalli(m)

08-02-2009, 10:38 PM	#9
sky Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,901	Fingers crossed and nothing to serious please keep us posted. __________________ Kayx 2.7.4 THB 0.3.0 Gpigs 1 grumpy husband

09-02-2009, 01:31 AM	#10
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	hi adam i think this tort needs a vets opinion please keep us updated x

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