Number one, change the bedding immediately. Keep him dry. Russians must be kept dry, above all else. This is more important with these guys than any other tortoise that I've ever kept. If you've ever seen photos of the environment in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Kazakstan, then you will know the place gets only a few inches of rain every year, and that what little vegetation is present crops up along oases, which is where these tortoises are normally found. They are not accustomed to humidity, nor should they have standing water in their enclosures, as they rarely drink. Instead, soak him once or twice weekly, more frequently before and after hibernation. Try using hydrogen peroxide should it become worse. So long as the shell rot is not too advanced, he should be fine until his vet visit next week.

T.G.

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