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SHEDDING
Posted:
Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:40 pmby blulite
hi guys how can i get m turtle to shed retained schutes easier and faster.
he sheds very little these days and is looking a bit, well, lumpy.
(no its not pyramiding he's in a 130 gal tank and he is 3.5 inches long)
can someone give me some tips please.
thanks.
Posted:
Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:11 pmby Daniel3507
really there isnt much you can do. just make sure it has a good basking area with UVB and feed it foods high in vitamin e like apple skin and blueberry or steamed sweet potato. other than that its just a waiting game
Posted:
Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:00 pmby blulite
ah vitamin e now i forgot about that. i had read the same thing before and completley forgot. i will go buy those fruits tomorrow and ofet a bit every couple of days. i just dont want him to get too many retentions.
Posted:
Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:28 pmby Daniel3507
i would cut it back even more. try about once a week
Posted:
Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:36 pmby blulite
ok thanks i'll do that.
now though im going to bed
Posted:
Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:11 pmby TurtleLover_S&B
Well,really there's nothing you can do.Just make sure they get enough calcium and UVB.