Part of shell has come off? PICTURES ADDED

Rowan · 18-10-2015, 04:36 PM

Hi,

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

alley cat · 18-10-2015, 06:59 PM

What is left there Rowan? Is it bone exposed now? A picture might help.

sandy · 18-10-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rowan

Hi,

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

Always bathe this sort of injury with diluted beta dine or the like. To stop bacteria setting in.

Rowan · 18-10-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sandy

Always bathe this sort of injury with diluted beta dine or the like. To stop bacteria setting in.

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Originally Posted by alley cat

What is left there Rowan? Is it bone exposed now? A picture might help.

I'll get pictures tomorrow as the lights off and he is sleeping.

No bone showing and no soreness.

Where do I get betadine from?

Thanks for replying. I'll keep you updated xx

emma_mcraf · 18-10-2015, 08:08 PM

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.

Rowan · 18-10-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by emma_mcraf

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.

Thank you. Will get googling!

xxx

CherryBrandy · 19-10-2015, 01:47 PM

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?.

CB

Rowan · 19-10-2015, 06:11 PM

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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?

Rowan · 19-10-2015, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CherryBrandy

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?.

CB

Thanks CB. He's always climbing and falling over so I wonder if he fell back an knocked it? I think I maybe over reacting as no soreness, it's like its just a layer of shell?

TillyTortoise · 19-10-2015, 06:47 PM

I wouldn't be worried about that Row, he'll be fine

18-10-2015, 04:36 PM	#1
Rowan Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bury St Edmunds Posts: 1,703	Part of shell has come off? PICTURES ADDED Hi, 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 __________________ Row xx Last edited by Rowan; 19-10-2015 at 06:17 PM.

18-10-2015, 08:08 PM	#5
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	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. __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

19-10-2015, 01:47 PM	#7
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	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?. CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

19-10-2015, 06:11 PM	#8
Rowan Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bury St Edmunds Posts: 1,703	[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? __________________ Row xx Last edited by Rowan; 19-10-2015 at 06:16 PM.

19-10-2015, 06:47 PM	#10
TillyTortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales Posts: 2,327	I wouldn't be worried about that Row, he'll be fine __________________ Ross

18-10-2015, 06:59 PM	#2
alley cat Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,150	What is left there Rowan? Is it bone exposed now? A picture might help.

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