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by Nevilles Mum
08 Apr 2021, 14:17
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Skin problem
Replies: 2
Views: 4108

Re: Skin problem

I have attached a photo of the skin problem. I think part of the problem is that Neville likes to wade about in his water dish to make it a mud bath and then when he rears up against the side if his table the gritty layer on his legs rubs the top layer of skin away. I have started limiting the amoun...
by Nevilles Mum
07 Apr 2021, 12:24
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Skin problem
Replies: 2
Views: 4108

Skin problem

Hi. My 4 year old Herman has a bit of trying to climb up the side of his table and in doing so he is rubbing away the top layer of skin on his legs, the hind in particular. This is leaving pale patches of soft skin which although not looking infected I am concerned it could lead to problems. Any adv...