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RE: Help, sick turt...

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Posted by: Katrina at Mon May 29 20:27:38 2006   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Katrina ]  
   

Was she in with males? Males are very agressive, and if she was kept with a male, it's possible she was heavily stressed. Stress can weaken the immune system, and contribute to weight loss, particularly if the turtle hides during feeding time to avoid a male or agressive tank mate.

Katrina
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