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Post Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:53 am   HELP MY TURTLES PLEASE BLACK SPOT ON HEAD

Hi I could really use some help I've had my turtles for 5 years and they have been pretty healthy but recently I have noticed this black spot over the red stripe on his head which has seemed to have grow a bit. there is nothing I've found online and to get any answers from about a black spot. the vets around my area charge an arm and a leg just for advice. Can some one please help my buddie Smalls out he may be sick? thankyou.
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Post Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:24 pm   Re: HELP MY TURTLES PLEASE BLACK SPOT ON HEAD

Are you able to post any pictures of the black spot and surrounding area for us to look at?

Also if he's a male he might be getting melanistic. Some males turn almost completely black as they age which could be what is going on with yours. Awaiting pics to be sure tho.
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