is a tortoise shell deformation permanent?
Answer Hi Ginger, A lot of it depends on the age of the tortoise. The shell that already exists won’t change. If it’s a hatchling or juvenile, it will grow quite a bit more and if given correct care the new growth will be smooth and the overall appearance will be more normal. If a subadult or adult, additional growth will be more minimal and the deformed appearance really won’t change much–BUT the overall health of the tortoise will be improved, of course. Here’s my basic care information on Russian tortoises. Providing enough humidity and a good diet that doesn’t include vegetables or fruit is very important, as is adequate UVB lighting. Please ask if you have any other questions. Tortoises don’t do well in tanks. They need good air circulation and the glass walls are a problem because they’ll try to go through them. The enclosure should be something large and open. For a single tortoise, I’d recommend at least 3′ x 4′. You can build a tortoise table, use an old bookcase turned on it
