General Care Discussion :: Friend's turtle

[steve]

Fading color is not really a symptom that I know of. Changes in diet and melanism may have an impact on color.

As for what to worry about, well, that really depends on his setup and diet.

[Ranger The Red Ear Slider]

Aren't RES sometimes born with faded red marks? I've seen a few of them out there like that....

[xfallwithmexo]

I thought the red just fades a tad when they get older?

[Miss Tee]

Yes, worry that he isn't set up right, and do some research as to what he needs to thrive!
i.e.--he needs to swim--not just have "a little water to sit on" (separate tank?)