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My Turtle's Tail has flesh falling off Help!!!
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Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:37 pmby Mattyboy
I have a red eared slider who is at least 10 years old. He has been fine with no problems. When I moved he started having problems. It looks like his flesh is coming off of his tail. I don't have another turtle so I know he wasn't attacked. He is eating fine and his behavior hasn't changed. I am just very worried. I'm cleaning out the tank today and I was wonder if anyone had any suggestions on what was going on and what I should do.
Thanks!!!!!
Re: My Turtle's Tail has flesh falling off Help!!!
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Tue Dec 11, 2012 5:11 pmby devilduck
are you sure he not just shedding? Post some pictures, if it's really bad dry dock him for a few days in a warm dry place.
Post some pictures.
Re: My Turtle's Tail has flesh falling off Help!!!
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Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:14 pmby slider_keeper
I agree, post some pics so we can better help you. I have never heard of this, unless he scrapped he tail on a rough surface.
Re: My Turtle's Tail has flesh falling off Help!!!
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Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:27 pmby dumbork14
or maybe the "flesh coming off his tail" is his male organ? what color is it?
Re: My Turtle's Tail has flesh falling off Help!!!
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Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:36 pmby slider_keeper
Good call Dumbork!
Re: My Turtle's Tail has flesh falling off Help!!!
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Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:42 pmby Mattyboy
I'll try to post a picture tomorrow. It's on the top of his tail and it's whitish.
Re: My Turtle's Tail has flesh falling off Help!!!
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Sat Dec 22, 2012 1:20 pmby Moose
Sounds like a shed to me, is your tank a little warmer then normal?