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Post Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 4:33 pm   My turtle's shell

My turtle's shell is uneven. I dont know how long it has been this way but i just noticed it. The shell looks normal from the front but it slops down in the back on both sides.
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Post Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 5:33 pm   

That doesn't sound abnormal to me. Do you have a pic?
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Post Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:06 pm   

Is your turtle a hatchling (under a year of age)? It's not uncommon for them to have a slight slope on the sides. It should round out as your turtle grows.
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:00 pm   

The pictures don't come out right. You can't really see the slope in them. He is under a year old ...he's only 8 months. Thanks a lot you've been a big help
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:16 pm   

even if the pics are a little fuzzy, if you post them maybe we could still help. :D
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