Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 12:02 pm
Is the area where the spots are are soft at all? Is there any odor? Does the white come off if you rub it gently or does it appear to be part of the shell? Do the edges of the scutes where it's white appear to be lifting at all?
Try to use a soft toothbrush if you do use one. You can use an old one that's been broken it--I do sometimes, and I clean it first with diluted bleach, rinse it very well and let it air dry.
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