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10-17-2008, 11:17 PM
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Soft shell
My two little DTS both have soft plastrons the carapace is very hard. I dont know if it was soft the whole time i had them because i didnt fuss with them much the first couple weeks my hands went in thier tub just to soak, feed, and clean but now that they are getting comfy i check on them a few times a day and just noticed it. They do have a UVB bulb and go out atleast everyother day if weather is well and also have cuttlebone to munch on. I am going to start putting calcium on thier food. does anyone have any thoughts or advice?
Tortoises 0.0.1 Sulcata 0.0.1 Leopard 1.0.0 Russian 2.0.1 Redfoot Turtles 2.0.0 Res 0.1.0 Ybs 0.1.0 Southern Painted 0.1.0 Western Painted 1.0.0 Stinkpot 1.0.0 African Mud 0.2.0 Gulfcoast Box Turtle, 1.0.0 Three Toed 0.0.1 Ornate Boxie |
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10-18-2008, 04:57 AM
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RE: Soft shell
I think putting the calcium on their food is the way to go. Everything else your doing is great.
Danny |
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10-18-2008, 11:05 AM
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RE: Soft shell
The plastrons take a bit longer to harden than do the carapaces. If your tortoises are under 100mm in length, it's normal to have a relatively soft plastron (compared to the carapace). As Dan mentioned, it sounds like you're giving them the care and nutrients they need, and they'll eventually develop harder plastrons.
Michael |
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10-18-2008, 11:19 AM
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RE: Soft shell
ok thanks guys i was a bit worried when i discoverd it last night
Tortoises 0.0.1 Sulcata 0.0.1 Leopard 1.0.0 Russian 2.0.1 Redfoot Turtles 2.0.0 Res 0.1.0 Ybs 0.1.0 Southern Painted 0.1.0 Western Painted 1.0.0 Stinkpot 1.0.0 African Mud 0.2.0 Gulfcoast Box Turtle, 1.0.0 Three Toed 0.0.1 Ornate Boxie |
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02-13-2010, 07:30 AM
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RE: Soft shell
I took my barely yearling CDT to the vet for soft plastron. Her advice to me was:
Keep him warm, nigh temp not below 75 Keep him well fed, diet ad lib Keep him under a UVB during day, sunlight when possible Give him the prescribed liquid calcium every day Sprinkle the powdered calcium with D3 We will see her in a bout a month to check progress |
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02-13-2010, 07:37 AM
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RE: Soft shell
Doesn't anybody other than the vet think sunshine is important here? I do.
Scooter, Bert, Delores, Daisy, Tulee, Tuck, Trey and Millie. "Spray them until they drip, 3-4 times a day."- Terry K |
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02-13-2010, 09:02 AM
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RE: Soft shell
ME...ME...ME!!! I do!!!
Yvonne G. Clovis Turtle & Tortoise Rescue http://clovisturtlerescue.tripod.com/ |
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02-13-2010, 05:41 PM
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RE: Soft shell
sunshine is bad, it burns.
I feel like a Q without a U Also Jimmy cracked corn and I don't care It is better to have people think you are a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt. Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. |
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02-14-2010, 12:48 AM
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RE: Soft shell
(02-13-2010 05:41 PM)dmmj Wrote: sunshine is bad, it burns. You're a dork! Post a pic in the "New what do you look like?" section, so I can see what you look like. Your one liners crack me up almost every time. 
Scooter, Bert, Delores, Daisy, Tulee, Tuck, Trey and Millie. "Spray them until they drip, 3-4 times a day."- Terry K |
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02-15-2010, 05:24 PM
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RE: Soft shell
There's nothing like the real thing! Sunshine is better than any man made light.
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