What's wrong with my Russian tortoise?

by Courtny House
(Little Rock, AR)

I have a russian tortoise and I have noticed that the underneath of his shell has turned black. Is this normal? Is something wrong?

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Apr 11, 2010
 Russian Plastron
by: Shelly

The plastron of a Russian tortoise can have dark markings. Is that what you are seeing?

Keep it slow and steady.
Apr 11, 2010
 Platron problem
by: Anonymous

I'm not an expert on Russians, but it doesn't sound normal.

Any time your animal's physiology changes, you should probably see a professional.

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