I have a female and a male turtle.... i wanted to know if it was normal for my male turtle to let a piece of its bottom fall off.... its like a thin layer of it that came off... this is just an example of what im talking about ...NOT MY TURTLE....
http://www.petturtle.com/pics/003red_eared_slider.jpg
just one of those had like came off and now my turtle is missing one black design
2007-07-14 09:16:36 · 4 answers · asked by Delok 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Shedding scutes or shell scales is normalish- it is a sign of stress but not a huge worry as long as:
- the shed scale was paper thin and translucent
- the scale underneath looks normal
If it is a normal shed, then review your basic cares at http://www.redearslider.com and see what you can improve to reduce stress.
If it is not a normal shed, try the medical section of http://www.austinsturtlepage.com for treatment of shell rot.
2007-07-14 14:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the turtle grows it renews its shell and pieces are shed as a snake would shed its skin only not quite so obvious as a snake. It is normal for you to find small clear sometimes spotty or striped shell fragments on the bottom of the tank. I am not sure if this continues after adulthood as my turtles went to live in an enclosed pond and I have not seen them as an adult
2007-07-14 16:38:55 · answer #2 · answered by vickisbirdretreat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here a website for all answers, good luck sweety
2007-07-14 17:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by <3 Turtle Owner<3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
aw, that llooks jsut like my red eared slider. but this has never happend to mine. sorry idk though.
goodluck
2007-07-14 17:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by tayfrog8 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋