How do i know if my baby 1 inch red ear slider turtle has a healthy shell?

Question

Any signs that it uis not healthy? Any signs that it is healthy?

Answer 1

Healthy signs-
- Good color (some white pitting on edges and some silvery 'bubbles', mostly seen when swimming) are OK.
- Firm. At this age, there should be some springy flexibility, some 'bounciness', especially on the bottom and edges


Bad signs-
- Soft- leathery feeling, no springiness.
- Missing scales
- Discolored areas- white, black, etc.

Just as important as these signs, we look for a healthy appetite, good swimming, good basking behavior, etc.

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Answer 2

The shell should be glossy with no cracks and should not be soft. As it is just a baby the scoots may be pliable, but it should not be soft. If you provide your baby with plenty of UV light you should not have a problem with the health of the shell. Wardley makes a pellet designed for baby turtles that has a higher protein and calcium content. I recommend using this until your turtle is about 3 years of age,If you have trouble getting your pet to eat pellets, try mixing a little brine shrimp in with the pellets. The smell attracts them, and with their limited visual acuity, the eat everything!

Answer 3

i could get a 30 or 40 gallon tank. i could fill the tank as much as 3 million/2 or 3/4 finished, the turtles could extremely like that greater valuable. crimson-eared sliders are very reliable swimmers. each and every thing else sounds reliable. desire this helps.

Answer 4

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