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Worried about my turtles shell

PostPosted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 9:21 pm
by JensenSparks
I can't tell if this is she'll rot or shedding or something entirely different. His belly looks discolored and almost swollen.its not soft or anything.

He's in about 20 gallons. Water is 74°
UVB/basking light. Basking area it's about 78°

Re: Worried about my turtles shell

PostPosted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 3:13 am
by JensenSparks
Actually, I just pressed the plastron and if does give way a bit

Re: Worried about my turtles shell

PostPosted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:53 am
by steve
A hatchling's shell will be slightly pliable.