General Care Discussion :: Is My Turtle Alright ?

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Post Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:42 am   Is My Turtle Alright ?

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On His Dock


Please Tell Me Whether The White Flakes Like Thing On The Edge Of The Shell Near The Tail Is Beacause Of Shedding, Or Algae Or Due To Shell Rot ?
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Rishabh
 
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Post Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:33 pm   Re: Is My Turtle Alright ?

i cant see what spots u r asking about
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Post Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:57 pm   Re: Is My Turtle Alright ?

there are no spots look at the edge of the shell along he tail..you'l see some white Flakes... I Wanna Know Whether Its Shedding Or Shell Rot ?
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Post Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:16 pm   Re: Is My Turtle Alright ?

Cant see it in the picture, but that sure is a cute little turtle!!!

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Post Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:19 am   Re: Is My Turtle Alright ?

Maybe Its Shedding As The Shell Looks Kinds Shining Golden And Light Inside Water... :)
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Post Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:14 am   Re: Is My Turtle Alright ?

Yeah, I don't see shell rot or any problem at all with the shell, looks healthy to me.
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Post Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 2:29 pm   Re: Is My Turtle Alright ?

Aww, health knowledge aside your turtle is adorable (:
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Post Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 3:04 am   Re: Is My Turtle Alright ?

LOL it really is.
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