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Shell Check for Gurgi

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:36 pm
by Gurgi's Mom
I appreciate any input - Thanks!

I am currently offering Gurgi 2 pellets, cuttlebone and one full leaf of red leaf lettuce every day.

Past posts with pictures of his shell:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=33249
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=33041
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32972

Re: Shell Check for Gurgi

PostPosted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:59 am
by steve
From the previous posts, I think he looks good. He has plenty of growing/shedding to do, so his shell should even out more.

Re: Shell Check for Gurgi

PostPosted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:43 am
by Gurgi's Mom
Thanks Steve! :)

It will be interesting to see how his shell turns out as he matures. I am so glad I've taken so many pics... it is so neat to be able to look back at his growth.

Re: Shell Check for Gurgi

PostPosted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:22 am
by steve
I'd bet. Since he is still relatively young, you can chart his shell length and weight too.

Re: Shell Check for Gurgi

PostPosted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 12:16 pm
by Gurgi's Mom
Unfortunatley, I haven't done so. I can start now though :) Going to need to get a food scale - he doesn't seem to weigh a thing.

Re: Shell Check for Gurgi

PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:44 am
by Diamondbacks4Life
Yep, he looks good. i found in painted turtles their shell gets an almost like the start of pyramiding look but becomes smoother with every shed. All my painteds looked like that and then turn perfectly smooth.

Re: Shell Check for Gurgi

PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:37 pm
by Gurgi's Mom
Thanks Diamondbacks4Life! Looking forward to seeing his shell smooth out. :)