Tortoise Shell: 14 Facts You Should Know (Explained) | Cool Pets Advice
Tortoise Shell: 14 Facts You Should Know (Explained) | Cool Pets Advice
Mar 5, 2021
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Did you know that tortoise shell rot or fungal infections are a common problem in many species of tortoises? Fun fact: Most tortoise fungal shell infections first appear as a white, flaky substance found on the shell, it looks almost like paint, but it is flakey and dry. In this video, I want to show you how to treat shell rot or fungus on your giant tortoise. Let us know if you found this helpful. 🐢 | Florida Iguana and Tortoise Breeders
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Big tortoise butt scratches!! Many people are surprised to learn that tortoises can actually feel through their shells. Though it may look like a hard, lifeless shield, a tortoise’s shell is made of bone and covered in scutes—plates made of keratin, like human fingernails. The shell is connected to the tortoise’s spine and ribcage, and it’s rich with nerve endings, allowing the animal to sense touch, pressure, and even pain. When you gently rub or scratch a tortoise’s shell, it often responds by
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🐢 How can you tell the sex of a turtle or tortoise? In many turtle species, males may have a slightly concave bottom shell (plastron), which helps during mating in the wild. Sulcata tortoises typically do not show this shell difference, as their shells tend to be similar shape regardless of sex. For both turtles and tortoises, tail length, vent placement, and scute shape, are often the most reliable clues, which can be more noticeable as they age. Alice & Chains are still a bit young, but we kn
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