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sammy · Guest Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 1

I have had my turtle for 14 years now, and he seems pretty healthy.

He very active, but doesnt eat to often now (not sure if it is because of winter or not)

He's in a 55 gallon long tank, with ample basking space.

He top shell has lost of its color a few years ago, it's its stil got some green and yellow streaks to it.

His bottom is peeling alot right now, and some of the sections are thick and casuse him discomfort when touched. Under the peeling layer, the color is normal, except for a pinkish hugh to it that i'm sure is not good.

And he often sheds his skin, alot at a time, to the point were u could reach in and almost pull it off.

Does this sound ok, and what can i do about it?

2turtles

Something definately doesn't sound right.

My first reaction is a calcium deficiency, either related to diet or possibly inadequate UVB lighting.

It would be interesting to know the size of the turt, as a 55gal long tank is only 12" wide, and with many water turts growing to 10-14", is there adequate room for movement..

Other useful information would be specifics of the diet. Was the turt fed primarily on pellets, goldfish, etc? Did the diet change recently?

Other factors could be the water supply. Has the pH, hardness, clorination changed.. Many things could result in an impact, but the best course of action in this scenario would have been to schedule a visit with your local herp vet.
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turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

OK thats a really old post.

2turtles · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: