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Pic with Question!

elgrano Mar 30, 2006 07:32 AM

Hi guys...
Here is my baby Sulcata...I have noticed that his belly is kind of soft...is it normal? is he sick? Please guys I need some feedback!

Thanks!

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1.0 Red Tail Colombian Boa
0.1 Blood Python
1.0 Russian Tortoise
Sulcata Tortoise
Red Ear Sliders Turtles
Spiny Soft Shells Turtle

Replies (2)

DaviDC. Mar 30, 2006 04:53 PM

All hatchlings have semi-soft bellies that will harden in time, especially if kept outdoors.
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sd2fast4u Mar 31, 2006 05:40 PM

My babies still have elastic feeling bellies also, I wouldnt worry to much about it, as long as they are given a little calcium supplement every now and then, they should be fine.

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