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Turtle shell possible problems HELP
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Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:47 amby sbrit94
Lately I have noticed that the shells on my turtle look strange. I'm a new turtle owner and so I'm a little worried. I'm not sure if it is normal growth or something is wrong... please help
(the camera quality is not that great sorry)
links below
http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g41 ... 002214.jpghttp://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g41 ... 002233.jpghttp://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g41 ... 002214.jpg
Re: Turtle shell possible problems HELP
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Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:31 amby apondfortimmy
They look like he should be shedding - has he ever shed before?
Re: Turtle shell possible problems HELP
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Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:54 amby sbrit94
I haven't noticed if the have
Re: Turtle shell possible problems HELP
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Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:56 amby sbrit94
There may be retained scutes
Re: Turtle shell possible problems HELP
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Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:12 pmby sbrit94
How do I help them shed scutes?
Re: Turtle shell possible problems HELP
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Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:10 amby steve
Looks like a little pyramiding... either from poor habitat conditions and/or diet. How long have you had your turtle?
Re: Turtle shell possible problems HELP
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Mon Mar 18, 2013 4:50 pmby sbrit94
Could be diet, their habitat is perfect. I think. He lives in a 10gal and will upgrade soon. The water level is 3/4 full. They have a dock/bridge they bask on and dry completely. And they have basking lamp. I feed them reptomin baby and the large sizes too everyday, once a day. Is it possible that they have too much water? Even though my turts love water
Re: Turtle shell possible problems HELP
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Tue Mar 19, 2013 4:29 amby steve
Do they also have a UVB lamp? Unless the turtle has injuries or disabilities, more water is fine and recommended.
Re: Turtle shell possible problems HELP
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Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:46 pmby sbrit94
Its a zoo med bulb , the box basking. I assumed It was UVB. Upon further expection I see it's uva.. I guess I need to go shopping
