It feels like my slider's shell is softer. It is flaking a little bit but this could be normal peeling. I did some reading and it could be that his calcium level is low, but I am feeling him Tetra Turtle food (ReptoMin?). He is about 4" long. Maybe I'm not feeding him enough? Also, he basks alot, but maybe I should take him out of the tank for an hour or so a day and make sure he really dries out. Can anyone offer any advice on this matter? Thanks so much. He is 6 years old (as far as I know!) 
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Slider Shell
bmarvin
Aug 05, 2003 02:06 PM
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fusiongt
Aug 05, 2003 02:34 PM
Well I personally wouldn't touch my turtles shell unless I had to. I don't think they like that.
If you have a UVA/B bulb it should be enough so you don't have to take them outside in the sun. I don't like the idea of forcing them to get dry because that's pretty messed up. I think they panic if their not near water and that's not good. I would say if your turtle's shell looks the same as it has been then it should be ok. Maybe change the diet a little to give him more of what he needs (read some articles at austin turtles page)
