Snapping tortoise

white spots on tortoise shell

white spots on tortoise shell

My baby leopard tortoise has recently started making a clicking or snapping sound when he opens and closes his jaws. Is this normal? I've heard horror stories about rotting jaws and I'd like to catch it early if possible.


He's also got white spots on his shell that are flat and smooth to the touch - I assumed this is a result of his growing. Is this true?

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Feb 20, 2010
white spots on shell
by: Anonymous

The light spots look like growth rings to me.

Sorry, dont know about the snapping thing.

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