General Care Discussion :: Guts Showing?

[Sammonkie]

Hey! So I guess my turtles were fanning... but they both are no more than 18 months old and neither are they over 3.5 inches. Are they maturing a little too fast? They aren't fat at all and are and fed on a combination of pellets, veggies, and an additional little bit of protein. The water temp is at the lower end. Any input? Thanks.

P.S. Trouble, the one that we thought was girl, has short nails, smaller tail, and everything else that describes a girl turtle. Is that normal?

[SpotsMama]

Just keep an eye on her and see if "she" doesn't start sprouting long toenails and tail in a few months. It isn't unusual for captive turtles to mature that early. If they're only 3.5 inches at 18 months, then they aren't growing too fast.

Love to see some pictures!

[Sammonkie]

Hey everyone! Today I caught Turbo fanning again. For a split second when his organ really got out, I also saw his intestine which retracted immediately. Is that normal? Thanks.

[steve]

Are you certain you saw both?

[marisa]

If the intestine frequently shows when you turtle is fanning, then it sounds like something might be amiss. I'd keep an eye on it.

[Sammonkie]

Are you certain you saw both?

Hey Steve! Yeah, I saw something pinkish and was pretty surethat was the intestine -- but it show only for less than a second.

[Sammonkie]

If the intestine frequently shows when you turtle is fanning, then it sounds like something might be amiss. I'd keep an eye on it.

Hi Marisa! It was the first time I saw that happened even and it was for less than a second. What did you mean by something amiss if it happens frequently? Thanks.

[marisa]

I meant that if it was really happening frequently, something might be wrong. Fanning is one thing, an intestional prolapse is another.