Hi, one of the ways to get extra calcium is adding either shaved cuddle bone into the water dish, or you can buy the calcium in jar, and the UVA light should be upper 80's to low 90's to keep him warm and his shell dry...UVB light to all the calcium to digest into his system. Many good greens have lots of calcium, my favorite is romaine lettuce, lots of good nutrients, and full of calcium for his shell/bones, and vit A for his eyes, and all the good B vitamins for over all health.any dark green veggies are higher in nutrients.. I hope this helps get his better...sincerely, Susan.
Jul 07, 2010
Soft shell by: Shelly
No, a soft shell is not normal.
Your tortoise is lacking calcium. Be sure you are following a proper diet for your tortoise. Add some powdered calcium to the diet for a while.
You must also provide plenty of UVB light (sunlight). The tortoise needs it to metabolize the calcium.
