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I have three small turtle, a razor back, eastern mud, and a tiny three-striped mud, The three-striped mud i got in april and looks very healty but it looks like one of the other two that are older and bigger have bitten off the back toes off of his left foot and one off his right. I don't know how long ago this happened but the never seem to fight and swim around peacefully with eachother. What do i do? The wounds do not seem to be fresh so i don't think it has happened any time soon. PLEASE HELP. Thanx

Mud and musk turtles often have to be kept alone and mixing species isn't a good idea. Some are way more aggressive than others. Nipped toes and tails are common when they are kept in groups.
If they have to be kept together make sure there are plenty of hiding places and visual barriers like plastic plants, etc.
Try and give them as much room as possible!

See my reply of April 7th...told you this would most likely happen! To split them up is the only sensible thing to do.

Yea thanks,
I split them up now.
The Razorback and Eastern mud are still together beacause they have never had any problems with each other and are getting wuite large now. thank you fro all your help.
Best regards,
Kevin