General Care Discussion :: Spots on my turtle

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Post Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:56 am   Spots on my turtle

I've noticed that my turtle has spots on him... does anyone know what it might be? Brie
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Post Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:59 am   

Photos please ...
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Post Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:58 pm   

Unless you can describe in HD detail, then a picture would be best. Make sure the shell is completely dry and there is good, white light to take it in.
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Post Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:41 pm   

bri -- Photo please; there are all kinds of spots that can occure on a turtle. One of the most common is white which is fungus. Photo please :!:
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Post Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 3:59 pm   

brie---you need to be more specific. And a picture (of the shell dry) would be worth a thousand words...
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