I have red eared sliders and there's alot of they're shell in the bottom of the tank... is this normal?
2007-02-25 06:48:26 · 6 answers · asked by Mercy... 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Okay.. um.. there's ointment at the pet store... but they wont let us touch them.... so there's my problem.. but yeah i'll call a vet if there's one in today.. and see if i should go buy the ointment or not... but thank you all...
2007-02-25 07:33:14 · update #1
If the turtles entire shell falls off - this is not normal. Your turtle cannot live if it is wearing none of its shell.
Having said that, shedding of single scutes is normal. They normally do this as they grow. You don't have to have the special ointment, unless the new shell underneath looks abnormal.
2007-02-25 09:41:26 · answer #1 · answered by mochalatteinacup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be normal, but if there is excessive shedding it would be wise to go to the vet and get special ointment to rub on the shell.
2007-02-25 06:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by bribabygirl5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the sheds are translucent and paper-thin, and the shell looks and feels normal under the shedding, then there is not really a problem here.
If they are not normal, then it could be a form of shell rot. You can learn more about caring for it here: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medshell.htm
2007-02-25 12:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really didnt know that turtles lost their shells. Wow. Google your question or use ask.com .
2007-02-25 06:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by This_Strong_Black_Woman!!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a Vet immediately. You WILL get through..and they will apprise yo uof what to do...thanks.
2007-02-25 06:53:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is normal
i hope
2007-02-25 06:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋