Is my horsefield ok?

by Steve
(England)

Ive had my 2yr old horsefield for nearly a month now and the other day i noticed the white line around his shell has become wider and when i touched it he jumped and hissed. Is his shell growing or is this not normal? he seems healthy and happy otherwise. Thanks for any help.

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Dec 26, 2010
eyes
by: Anonymous

it normal for a horsfield tortus to have its eyes open when in hibination

Aug 25, 2009
Growth ring
by: Anonymous

That sounds to me like a normal growth ring. My horsefield tortoise did the same thing when she was getting a new growth ring. I think the rings are just sensitive at first.

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