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Dan Steiner
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Joined: 01 Oct 2006
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 Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:13 pm Post subject: New to Turtles: White areas on shell? |
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We recently bought a little red-eared slider, which is our first turtle. I might be worried about something normal, but I thought I should ask. He seems to have white areas on the underside and sides of his shell, along the "seams".... I guess that this could be what normal growth looks like, but I thought it could also be extra calcium depositing or worse, thought it could be signs of an infection.
We feed him Nutrafin turtle pellets, have a slow-dissolving calcium block in the tank, have a UV light and basking lamp, and his favorite passtime is to sit on top of the submersible tank heater.
Can anyone tell me if one of my ideas is on the right track? I'd appreciate any help that more experienced turtle owners can offer.... Thanks!
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turtle_grl77
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Joined: 18 Nov 2005
Posts: 985
Location: Florida
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| Looks like he is getting ready to grow. Pics are a little to close to tell for sure. Def a cute turtle! ANd welcome. |
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dixieee
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Joined: 14 Sep 2004
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Location: The Lost Desert
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welcome to the board  what a cutie u got there  is it slimy??
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Eleanor Smith
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Joined: 16 Sep 2006
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Location: NJ
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Welcome to the board Dan!
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AquaGuy
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
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| thank god someone just posted this topic. I was about to do the same thing. My baby res turtles have the same white spots underneath. I have a UV lamp (UVA + UVB), water heater (temp set to 82deg), proper diet. |
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Dan Steiner
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Joined: 01 Oct 2006
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| Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:39 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the answer, turtle_grl77! That seemed like the most likely, but it's great to hear that from someone who's seen it.
I'm glad everyone likes our new roommate.... He was originally named Arthur, but for some reason that became Albert. Personally, I've been calling him Mr Turtle since Day1. |
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