I have two hatchling painteds, one SP and one MP. Both of their shells are starting to curl in the back in the area over their hind legs. I read in a previous post that this was due to overeating, but I don't feed very much--only 15 or so of the reptomin baby pellets to share between the two of them; and when I feed them fish and insects (about twice weekly), I feed them only four fish between the two of them (small rosies) or 6 small crickets between the two of them. Long story short, I was wondering if
a.) I am still overfeeding
b.) whether I should switch to an every other day diet
c.) This will be permanent
d.) What else could cause this?

P.S. Before anyone asks, I have a proper haulout area with basking lamp, UVA/UVB lighting, and the water is in the high 70's and they are growing quick--just starting to become deformed

[ Reply To This Message ] [ Subscribe to this Thread ] [ Hide Replies ]