Hi Everyone. I'm not sure what has been going on with Sheldon's shell. I have had him for 10 years and his shell has always looked like this. When I compare his shell to everyone else's ,I realized that something is WRONG! He has a large basking dock, a UVB lamp as well as a basking heat lamp. I feed him Flukker's buffet and mealworms.He has a heater and excellent filtration system. He appears healthy.No sloughing skin, nice clear eyes, he swims vigorously and eats well. What can I do?
how big is your turtle? shell is 9 inches
How long have you had it? 10 years
What is the water temperature? 74 degrees
Did you use a thermometer? yes
Are you using a water heater? yes
How much water is in there? tank is filled 2/3
Are you using a water conditioner? no
Are you using any filtration? yes
What is the basking temperature? not sure
Is there a basking light? yes
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? oasis turtle ramp (plastic)
Is there a UVB light? yes zoo med 5.0
What have you been trying to feed it? flukkers buffet blend, mealworms,fruit
When was the last time your turtle ate? this am (appetite is good)
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 75 gallon tank
Is the tank near a window? no
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? medium amount of activity
Have you read the Basic Care section? yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? pale shell, white coating
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