plastron pics
 

noticed something on george yesterday, on his plastron wondered if it was some kind of shedding dead skin as he is growing, or if more to worry about? my first thought was shell rot. circled it too make it easier to spot, thank you
http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/z...89/circled.jpg

Hi Vikilou,

it could be some form of shell rot, is the scute lifting? it kinda looks like it is...The plastron and carapace aren't made from skin so it shouldn't be 'shedding'
The scutes shouldn't lift at all, if they do then there could be something going on underneath. It is only a small bit but if it were me I would take him to a specialist vet to get it checked out, just to be on the safe side

Don't panic, if it is shell rot then it looks like you've caught it early - well done for being so observant

Hopefully someone will be along shortly to give you a second opinion

Not what I was hoping to hear :(

Sorry hun, it may not be, that's just what I think it could be

Fingers crossed someone with lots of experience in this will be along soon

Ok, thank you I'm just so worried

looks fine to me , stop worrying

Do they get new plastron growth and dead bits come off atall?

Sorry Viki,but if it was my tortoise I think I would want a second opinion.Dan will know for sure.You could Pm him?

a closer macro pic from directly above might be better though I wouldn't know anyway as I've never dealt with shell rot

ive tried to get a full plastron pic..i have spoke to a vet friend who said it could just be he needs a good scrub and wash but would take to vets just incase...now im looking back at the first plastron pic i ever took of him....and it looks the same *slightly embarrassed* but i shall add todays one anyway for you to have a look at he is a bit dirty so apologies lol http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/z...9/DSCF1179.jpg