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RES with faded red ears?

the_nis May 08, 2006 06:24 AM

My RES is about 13 years old. The red spots on his head faded to almost nothing over the last 5 years or so. Is this common? If not, what could be the cause of it? Thanks!

Replies (2)

honuman May 08, 2006 12:33 PM

This is a common trait (especially among males) as they get older.

Steve

THAsia May 22, 2006 10:33 PM

How rare are black male res? I know that not all old males turn black (I have a 60yr old male that is still really vibrant) but i'm wondering how often the melanistic res are seen?? A friend of mine just caught one that appears to be losing its color. The red markings are now green and the shell and plastron are completely black.
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