General Care Discussion :: shell curling

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Post Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:19 am   shell curling

What causes a turtles shell to curl at the back end?
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1- eastern painted turtle - Anubis 5.25"
1- southern painted turtle - AmunRa 2.5"
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1- concentric northern dbt - Isis 5"
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Post Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:13 pm   

If it's your hatchling, it could be a growth spurt (the marginal scutes will flare a little). It would be good to recheck the diet and make sure there's not an excessive amount of protein in it. Alter the diet if necessary.
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