how can you tell if a turtle is fat?

Answer 1

If his shell is too tight :)

Answer 2

Check the legs near the tail. If youre talking about a snapping turtle, its hard to tell, because theyre supposed to be fat.

Answer 3

It is really easy to overfeed captive turtles.

You can tell when:
- Can no longer pull all limbs in fully.
- Box turtles cannot 'button up' and close shell fully.
- Skin 'bulges' around rear legs.

Correct by feeding correctly and offering more opportunities for exercise or food finding.

Answer 4

I don't think turtles are capable of being fat I mean honestly have you ever seen a fat turtle?

Answer 5

my turtle was once fat...how you can tell is when they tuck inside of there shell, are they able to go completely on, does the skin arond the haed buldge out or any other oppening like that

Answer 6

Reptiles are not getting fat or over devour, they devour basically while they are hungary & until they are finished , purely once you employ the blocks somewhat pay attention that they don't pollute the water & you clean one million/3 - 2/3rds of the water as mandatory or while grimy from ineffective food or food block waste, and so on they do get issues like shell rot, and so on if issues , their atmosphere isn't suitable like suitable cleaniness, temps, and so on !!! Take Care

Answer 7

If it is a box turtle and it is not able to get inside its shell completely, that might be a clue.

Answer 8

It will walk real slow and have a hard time getting a date.

Answer 9

They have a hard time with simple tasks such as putting on their socks.....

Answer 10

When he can no longer tuck in all the way.

Answer 11

if they have extra bulges where their head and legs go