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Post Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:45 pm   my turtles shell (added pic)

my turtles shell is like a light brownish color, like an old foot ball type of color is that ok? i know its probley a lame question but i just want to make sure, i have aot of money invested in her. Image
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:32 am   

Post a pic or two just to be sure :)

As long as it's not pyramiding, usually the shell's fine.
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Post Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:33 pm   

how do i add pictures?
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Post Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:35 pm   

photobucket.com and post like
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Post Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:42 pm   

As RES age they lose that bright green that makes hatchlings so attractive. Most become varying shades of olive and brown on their shells. They certainly can become darker too though, it's just a normal change as they mature.
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