Hi there,
I just saw the ODDEST thing in my tank. I thought my turtle knocked the black suction cup off the heater again and when I tool a closer look, there was this black "thing" coming out from beneath the tail. It looked like a large piece of seaweed you would see at a beach, or the way a snails foot looks coming out of the shell. Whn it saw me the turtle pulled it back in. I am going to stay away a bit and see if I can come back and get a photo.
The turtle is very active and nothing appears to be wrong...it was just very science fiction looking. Definately not a poop or digested food. It was like a flower budding! What could this possibly be???
How big is your turtle? almost 4 inches long
How long have you had it? last August
What is the water temperature? 78
Are you using a water heater? when needed
How much water is in there? 7 gallons
Are you using a water conditioner? no
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? plastic dock for turtle
Is there a UVB light? yes
What have you been trying to feed it? reptemin, the odd guppy
When was the last time your turtle ate? today
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 10 gallon tank
Is the tank near a window? no
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? varies
Have you read the Basic Care section? yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? no
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?
Congrats on the boy.
