Feeding and Nutrition :: Help, what am I doing wrong? His shell is not healthy!

[purprt]

I have tried several things to try and improve Hendrix's shell situation; like calcium, rubs, giving him more proteins, not stressing him out too much, etc. However his shell seems to be getting worse. If anyone can help me, I would REALLY appreciate it!!

[gwennie]

Is there any way you can post bigger pictures? It's really hard to see in those ones what you're referring to.

[Kemul]

What's your setup like?

From the small photos, I think the turtle just needs a good shed. For it to happen,
the turtle needs adequate UVB (from UVB bulb or sunshine), vitamin E (like from
blueberries, sweet potatoes), calcium (from cuttlebone), adequate feeding
(pellets and greens), and basking until both top and bottom shells are dried out.

Follow the feeding recommendation from the main site.

Good luck.

[rsour24]

do u have both the necessary light bulbs? heat and uvb

[marisa]

Yikes---those are the longest marginal scutes I've seen in a long time.

Giving more protein won't help with shedding...

What is his diet like?

Does he have both a UVB light and heat source to bask under? If so, how old is the UVB light? Conventional UVB lights need to be replaced every 6 - 8 months.