Over about3,4,or 5 months ago my mom bought me a healthy RES named Shellby. Her red stripe was bright. Then afew hours ago I noticed that there was a blotchy black spot in the middle of each stripe. What does this mean? is this bacteria or is she just becoming a adult? PLEASE ANSWEAR
2007-04-16 06:06:47 · 4 answers · asked by Teh Otaku 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Settle down. It is not a bacteria. It is a sign that she is growing up into an adult. You should be happy for her and I am happy for both of you and glad you have a pet to worry about unlike me.
2007-04-16 06:20:55 · answer #1 · answered by Zany 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becoming an adult. As RES's age, they turn darker and duller. You notice this first in the bright colors.
Most adult RES still have the color stripe, butit is often more of a brick red or even burgandy, and the shell can darken almost to a dark green/black in many cases.
Here are some photos of adult RES: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/world_of_turtles/Red-eared_Sliders_-Trachemys_scripta_elegans/index.html
2007-04-16 06:27:42 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as RES age thier collors get duller especially thier red stripe, on many very old RES they have little or no stripe.
2007-04-16 11:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by Han Solo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will look, are you a guy or a lady? I in basic terms did one for a guy so i will reproduction the link for you. Please let me understand, and that i will search for you! ok!? examine out this link, there are quite a few striped hoodies in there!!
2016-12-04 03:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋