Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:28 pm Shell chipping/peeling?
Hello! I've been a bit worried about one of my male RES due his shell. It seems to be chipping and peeling along the edges. I noticed a little while back they started as little white dots on his shell and have progressively got bigger. I see and hear him scrapping his shell up against the rocks in his tank rather hard, but I figured he's just itchy. Before I take him to a vet I was curious if someone knew what this could possibly be from? He lives in a 125 gal tank w.filtration, basks frequently, has a uvb light & heat lamp. I thought I was doing everything right but it doesn't look like it based on the look of his shell =( Please help if you think you know. Thanks a bunch!
How big is your turtle? approx 4 inches
How long have you had it? 3 years 3 months
What is the water temperature? 78 degrees
Did you use a thermometer? yes
Are you using a water heater? yes
How much water is in there? about 110 gallons in a 125 gallon tank
Are you using a water conditioner? no but will start asap
Are you using any filtration? yes
What is the basking temperature? 95 degrees
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? made from thick plastic w/fake grass covering it
Is there a UVB light? yes
What have you been trying to feed it? reptomin pellets, carrots, romaine lettuce, peaches (on occasion), shrimp (on occasion)
When was the last time your turtle ate? about 10 hours ago-he has no change in his appetite. He has never gad any problem eating
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 125 gallon
Is the tank near a window? in the same room but not right next to the window
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? yes, in our living room (only my husband and I live in our house)
Have you read the Basic Care section? yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? Not that I have noticed
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