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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 2:03 am **Is velvet okay**

http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Nikith ... %20Uploads Here are some pictures . I have described more in the other forum . Introduce urselves .

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 3:24 am **Re: Is velvet okay**

big is your turtle? 1-1.5 inches
How long have you had it?1 week

What is the water temperature?28c
Did you use a thermometer?no
Are you using a water heater?yes
How much water is in there?about 6-7litres
Are you using a water conditioner?no
Are you using any filtration?yes

What is the basking temperature?nor sure
Is there a basking light?not yet
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of?rock
Is there a UVB light?not yet

What have you been trying to feed it?pellets
When was the last time your turtle ate?an hour back

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?about 8 gallon
Is the tank near a window?no
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?no bed room

Have you read the Basic Care section?yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situation yes

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 6:57 am **Re: Is velvet okay**

Your turtle looks fine from what I can tell in the pictures. You can buy cheap clamp lights with silver hoods just about any hardware store Walmart Lowes etc. You will also want a thermometer to measure tank and basking temps.As long as your turtle is eating and playful its probably fine. It really needs a basking light over the basking area. Basking temp should be around 90°. You can also add sand anytime you like. Make sure to wash it really good before you put it in the tank. Avoid gravel! I wouldn't give it any supplements at this time. Welcome to RES!

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:46 am **Re: Is velvet okay**

Thanx for the reply . What about the White thing on the shell in one of the pictures . I can see it only when she is completely dry

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:03 am **Re: Is velvet okay**

To be honest I can't really tell what that is. Maybe someone else will know.

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:07 am **Re: Is velvet okay**

That isn't shell rot noe? Or fungus ?

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:21 am **Re: Is velvet okay**

Shell rot is soft and smells bad. To be honest I'm on a phone and can't see the picture that well.I have never seen that on a hatchling. So like I said, I will have to let someone else chime in on this. I don't think it's anything to worry about but I would like someone with more experience with shell problems talk to you about it.

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:27 am **Re: Is velvet okay**

Okay.

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:06 pm **Re: Is velvet okay**

That isn't shell rot. It might be hard water build up. Try taking a soft toothbrush and gently scrubbing it. Whatever it is, if it's not soft and stinky, you are *probably* ok, but keep an eye on it.

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:03 pm **Re: Is velvet okay**

Hey . Thanx .

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:47 am **Re: Is velvet okay**

I do see something on the second image, but it is hard to know what it could be.

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 2:14 am **Re: Is velvet okay**

And I have a question what is this she'll shedding . Does it hurt her ? And what age does it start?

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 2:47 am **Re: Is velvet okay**

They'll shed a thin, usually translucent later of the scute (section of the shell). It doesn't hurt and is normal. It's hard to know exactly when and how often it will happen. It's not the same for all RES.

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:55 am **Re: Is velvet okay**

Oh Okay.

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