Hi, I wouldn't worry too much. Shell curling is generally

due to overfeeding. I have 5 turtles ranging from 10 years

to 7 years to 1 year old. In my opinion you are overfeeding

based on your post. My painted turtles slow down with eating

a couple of times a year but mainly in the fall. They never

stop completely but are more picky and eat less. You didn't

mention how large your turtle was?



Just let him be picky and don't worry about the calcium

supplementation. I worried in the beginning but soon found

out that this behavior doesn't last. I would be very careful

about how many fish you are feeding him. Be strong and don't

give in. Try some different things too. Dry catfood soaked

until soft is a favorite of mine. Also, make sure you are

using a UVB light source like the Reptisun 5.0.



I have attached a picture of one my sliders. This girl

is 7 years old. It's hard to believe she was ever a tiny

green hatchling.



Hope this helps

Linda

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