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Post Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:22 pm   Possible shell issue?

How is everyone today. I've had my RES for over a year now and i just recently noticed that he has some discoloration on his shell. Would anybody be able to tell me if this is possibly shell rot.

Thanks for the help
John

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Post Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:44 pm   Re: Possible shell issue?

Looks like it's just shedding. Near the top/center, does it have a different appearance?
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Post Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 2:25 am   Re: Possible shell issue?

First - Welcome to the forum!
Do the areas you are concerned with have a golden color when under water? If yes, then odds are it is shedding.
If that is the case, just be patient. The skutes come off over a period of time, so it maybe awhile until it all sheds.

Now, you have to head on over to the Intro forum and tell us all about your guy :)
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