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RE: i thonk this is rot

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Posted by: golfdiva at Fri Feb 22 21:07:39 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by golfdiva ]  
   

shell rot is usually a round, local spot. It will actually develop into a pit into the shell. Your turtle really looks like the scutes are discolored. Either by some mineral in the water, or like they are about to shed.

But it is best to take it to a vet, as one can't be sure from a picture!
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