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12-03-2008, 02:27 PM
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A little worried
I was just bathing my torts when i noticed that Fred has got what looks like a crack in the middle of his shell ,my other tort has'nt got this. Just wondering why this has happened .They are nearly 4years old .Could anyone give me any advice please.
  
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12-03-2008, 04:01 PM
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Location: Kent UK
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Can you point us to where the crack is please?
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12-03-2008, 04:55 PM
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It could be just new growth, it does look like a crack. A picture would help
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12-03-2008, 05:14 PM
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It's just an imperfection in the scutes.
It will keep getting longer as he grows bigger. Not a thing to worry about. Danny
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