Star with a broken carapace

by Ronnie
(Singapore)

My star tortoise has a part of the carapace near its shoulders broken. It is more of aesthetics but otherwise he is healty and eats normally? how can i make the carapace grow back?

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Mar 18, 2010

broken carapce
by: Anonymous

If it is only cosmetic, just leave it.

If there is any danger of infection, see a vet. A vet can properly clean a wound, give antibiotics for infection, and rebuild the carapace.

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