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Post Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:24 am   help turtle's shell is now a different color

How big is your turtle? 6 inches long
How long have you had it? at least 5 years

What is the water temperature? 70s
Did you use a thermometer? yes
Are you using a water heater? no
How much water is in there?
Are you using a water conditioner? yes
Are you using any filtration? yes

What is the basking temperature? unsure
Is there a basking light? yes
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? its a ramp
Is there a UVB light? yes

What have you been trying to feed it? turtle food
When was the last time your turtle ate? yes

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?its a big aquarium
Is the tank near a window? no
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? no

Have you read the Basic Care section? yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? somewhat

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?no



In the last few days my turtle's shell appears discolored, and a few of his scutes fell off more rapidly than normal shedding. He seems to be eating fine, and playing/swimming as normal, but he just doesn't look right to me. His shell is yellowish.

I can't see how to attach a photo, but I do have one.

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Post Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:29 am   

see here for pic:
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Post Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:47 am   

Your turtle is melanistic and with coloring there is no normal coloring really. Though from the picture his shell looks fine and coloring for a melanistic looks good too.
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Post Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:20 am   

I was just worried because he had always been a real dark green. When these most recent scutes came off, he was this yellowish color underneath. I wasn't sure if that was what people meant when they said the shell had rot or a fungus. Thanks. I'm just a worried mama.
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Post Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 5:28 pm   

whoa, I don't blame you. that looks scary to me. Isn't it great to have a place to find out :D
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Post Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:46 pm   

It is. And I bought a water heater just in case, to make sure his water is the proper temperature.
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