4.3K views · 107 reactions | Did you know that tortoise shell rot or fungal infections are a common problem in many species of tortoises? Fun fact: Most tortoise fungal shell infections first appear as a white, flaky substance found on the shell, it looks almost like paint, but it is flakey and dry. In this video, I want to show you how to treat shell rot or fungus on your giant tortoise. Let us know if you found this helpful.  | Florida Iguana and Tortoise Breeders | Facebook

5.4K views · 238 reactions | Did you know tortoises can feel their shells? A tortoise's shell is permanently attached to the spine and the rib cage. As you can see here, some of our tortoises, like Ethel, are particularly fond of getting scratches on the back of their shells from their keepers. #napleszoo #tortoise | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens | Facebook

Where did turtles come from? And how did the they get their shells? The answers to these questions would eventually cause scientists to rethink the entire history of reptile evolution. | Eons • PBS

118K views · 10K reactions | How and why do some tortoises have lumpy shells? | Garden State Tortoise | Facebook