Urgent Care :: Dropped Tota...not sure if she's bleeding? HELP!

[autumnsakura]

I dropped my RES yesterday and I'm worried. I'm not sure if she's bleeding, I mean her shell. Maybe I'm being paranoid but the bottom of her shell seems quite red. I read other topics on how to cure it or do first aid but I'm not even sure if it's hurt? Should I leave it be? Or should I do something. Oh, can anyone provide pictures of how a tortoise is suppose to be when it has shell bleeding.. I work better with graphics. Please help me save Tota!

[marisa]

Welcome. How is your turtle doing? Is the shell cracked anywhere? If not, is blood pooling under any of the scutes?

If you're unsure, posting a pic. If you're really concerned and/or if your RES is acting strangely, take her to a herp vet to be evaluated.

BTW, a RES is not the same as a tortoise...

[autumnsakura]

Thanks! It's normal though. There was one small part where her shell skin peeled off and I don't think her shell is cracked. The bottom of her shell is a little red although I'm not sure if it was like that before. But since it's fine now...I dun need to be paranoid anymore. THANKS marisa!