So long as there is a basking spot on a dry area, then shell rot should not present a problem. This only presents when a tortoise cannot get to dry areas, either to hide or bask. My russians have constant access to damp areas throughout the summer and have never presented with shell rot They do however have the choice and this is what it is all about in my opinion.

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hi all he likes his new home i will get round to pictures when i have time, the sand/soil it damp diddnt know if it was 2 wet but im not worried

just a quicky?= he has a built in dark area (house) it currently has sand soil in it what shall i do with it ?? is that ok or shall i put seperate diffrent bedding stuff in and does it want to be dry or damp