General Care Discussion :: Shell Question

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Post Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:40 pm   Shell Question

Is the carapace supposed to grow downward over the tail?

Tank's shell looks great, but I just didn't know what the precise shape of the shell is supposed to look like.

His shell starts to curve downward on the outer ridge right at the start of his tail.

It looks like its supposed to be that way, but I'm just making sure. There aren't many photos of turtle butts online, lol.
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:45 pm   

Do you have a pic? The shell generally tapers down toward the bum like so..

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Post Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:23 am   

Sweet! That's just what Tank's shell is doing.

I'm glad.
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