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2007-06-20 17:01:54 · 6 answers · asked by shhhhhhhhhh 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Beth, thank you for the turtle story. Everyone else, thanks, and I looked and scales on her leg are shedding so I'm going to asume that it's that time. How long should shedding last anyway?
2007-06-21 11:24:32 · update #1
My little turtle has a lot of meat right at the end of its shell in back like its got that turn inside out thing????????? It's round. Any stories about "roundies"?
2007-06-21 11:25:36 · update #2
Could be a sign of shedding or fungal disease. Their skin sheds like there shell does.
As long as the shed sking is thin
and tranlucent, and you don't see anything unusual on the skin, and
the shedding is not excessive, don't worry. If the shedding is continuous,
or the skin looks sore or red, or the shedding is very heavy, you may
have to deal with a skin fungus. Have your turtle checked by a veterinarian.
You may also soak the turtle in an idodine solution twice a day for
15 minutes and keep it warm and dry outside the water overnight for a while.
When is it Time to See a Veterinarian?
======================================
* Every time you are worried.
If I am worried, I go see a veterinarian for both my and the turtle's sake.
* If you are using home treatment, and the turtle is getting worse.
I usually give anything a few days to a week to get better. If things
stay the same, I go see a veterinarian after that time. If things get
better, I don't see a veterinarian. If things get worse in spite of my
attempts at treatment, I see a veterinarian immediately.
* If your turtle is sick or maybe sick, and you don't know what to do.
As with people, it is much cheaper to treat the beginnings of a problem.
The money you think you are saving by putting off a visit to the doctor, will be more than used later if you have an advanced disease to deal with.
2007-06-20 17:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by AnimalManiac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a box turtle for 27 years. He was a huge adult, with a dark brown head, when I got him. After about ten years he head started to turn grey. I took him to our vet who explained that he was going grey just as a person's hair turns grey. "Frisky" showed no other signs of illness and I enjoyed another 17 years with him. Although he wasn't quite as handsome (his head looked somewhat skull like..) he continued to be a great pet. Hope this helps. - BB
2007-06-21 11:14:19 · answer #2 · answered by Beth B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would really help to know a few things:
- species
- size
- tanks size
- tank temp
- diet
- lighting details
- heating type
- filtration
Otherwise, all I can do is guess.
For a forum of expert keepers to bounce ideas off, try http://www.turtleforum.com
2007-06-21 08:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder how should I call my own Hop Head who is following me, giving me Thumbs DOWN, wherever possible.... I feel like he is giving me some of his stuff!!!! heheheee I never had such a dedicated follower in my life.... Should I feel so moved as I do?? lol lol
2016-03-18 02:29:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This Site Might Help You.
RE:
why is my turtles skin, otherwise dark, "greying" around his eyes,ears, and now on top of its head.?
please no links. i've looked already and need answers please, if you know then tell me
2015-08-26 07:55:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably malnourishment or dehydration. Wouldn't hurt to take it to a vet.
2007-06-20 17:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋