I finally figured out how to post a pic, so now I'm going to ask my question. What is this white/grey stuff on the shell? It's a healthy turtle eats, swims, etc. Any help is appreciated.
Angela
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What is this on shell?
bl1ss5m
Oct 27, 2004 03:02 PM
Replies (3)
InvisibleMarker
Oct 27, 2004 06:31 PM
Well I couldn't really tell from the picture but i'm guessing molt. Your turtle is probably just molting or "sheading." watch for a week or so and see if it clears up. Turtles have to shed too and it usually comes off in little whiteish flakes and floats around in your tank until you filter gets it.
buslady
Oct 27, 2004 11:36 PM
growth rings around the scutes. normal!
dsgnGrl
Oct 28, 2004 08:26 AM
Yep, just looks like his scutes are shedding, mine is doing that too. I cleaned the tank the other day and found lots of scutes down between the river rocks.
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