Sounds like a near drowning but I can't figure why.
The minor flaking of the carapace of the eastern mud turtle group is typical and natural on wild caught adults. It should only be really apparent when the shell is completely dry.
Do NOT oil it.
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Sounds like a near drowning but I can't figure why.
The minor flaking of the carapace of the eastern mud turtle group is typical and natural on wild caught adults. It should only be really apparent when the shell is completely dry.
Do NOT oil it.
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