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Hi guys. I don't know how urgent is this, but I just spotted a dark thing on my Leviathan's abdominal plastron. Nothing else is diferent other than that and a bit of pink on her (I think it's fast growth related). She has been eating her veggies like a pig as usual and swimming with no problem. I let her dry and sunbathe outside for an hour or so a day. Does it look like rot? Should I isolete her from my other girl?


I don't have an especialized vet nearby, so your opinion would be very appriciated before I take the long trip to get to one.

How big is your turtle? Around 6 in
How long have you had it? 4 yrs
What is the water temperature? 75F
Did you use a thermometer? Yes
Are you using a water heater? No
How much water is in there? 7-10 gallons (Working in something way bigger)
Are you using a water conditioner? Yes
Are you using any filtration? Yes

What is the basking temperature? Not sure
Is there a basking light? No
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? Yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? It a plastic dock
Is there a UVB light? No
She gets plenty of sunlight from her yard trips and a window beside the tank.

I hate that my first long post has to be to figure out if there's something wrong with my little one...
But I hate even more not knowing

(Sorry if English sucks. It's not my first language)

Is it that splotch near the middle? Not sure if it's anything, was it part of her markings when she was smaller?

Hi, Steve
Not sure.... I never really looked that close. They were my dad's until recently (He sort of kicked them out). I used to only feed them back then but I take care of them full time now. I noticed while I was cleaning their tank. It's not soft or smelly or anything. There are no other symptoms. Can their patterns be asymmetrical like that?
Thanks

Yes, their patterns are unique like fingerprints. They'll become brown blotches as they get older, you can already see that in the other ones.

That's pretty cool, actually
So I shouldn't be worried?
Thank you again

If it's the marking, then it's normal but I can't tell from the picture.

Okay. Thanks for the aid, brother. This forum is a real help.
I guess I'll just keep an eye on her. I'll keep updating if anything happens.

Anything else I could look for?

Any change in texture and remember, it should get darker brown and blotchier and stay firm. Any other color (green, red, pink) is not normal.

There's a bit of pink around the yellow of her belly, but not on the spot (it shows a bit in the picture). I read a similar thing in the forum concerning a similar pinkness on the belly. They said it was just a growth thing.... Is that right?

It could be. Also could be an abrasive basking area or bacteria.

That's sounds like no fun... What else should I look for if that was it?
The other girl also has a bit of pink under her.

Pretty much what was mentioned above.

Oh. Right.
Well thank you, man. This is all real kind of you. I'll keep an eye out for the girls in case anything comes up.