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kimncline15

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Hi All, it has been a while since I posted here! I am trying to find out whether the growth lines on Scipio are okay or if he/she is too dry?

The close up was a few weeks ago. Those disappeared and looked like regular shell and now it's looking white again (the pic with my son although it isn't as close up)

*I still don't know the sex... but I'm assuming that means she as it is almost 4.

Any thoughts?
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The white is more growth. That's how they appear, white or a cream color then they blend in.
Can't tell sex by the pictures you posted.
Need to see bottom shell tail area and tail.
 

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The white is more growth. That's how they appear, white or a cream color then they blend in.
Can't tell sex by the pictures you posted.
Need to see bottom shell tail area and tail.
Great! Thanks so much! I wasn't sure of they were "too" white, so thought I'd ask!

Here are a few pics. The tail is tucked a bit but I tried to get a good shot!
 

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Yvonne G

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Hi All, it has been a while since I posted here! I am trying to find out whether the growth lines on Scipio are okay or if he/she is too dry?

The close up was a few weeks ago. Those disappeared and looked like regular shell and now it's looking white again (the pic with my son although it isn't as close up)

*I still don't know the sex... but I'm assuming that means she as it is almost 4.

Any thoughts?
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What a cute little guy. . . I LOVE the look on his face.
 
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So far she is looking female to me. Looking good too.
Your son is so cute. Wait till she gets much bigger and he holds her lol.
 

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Great! Thanks so much! I wasn't sure of they were "too" white, so thought I'd ask!

Here are a few pics. The tail is tucked a bit but I tried to get a good shot!
The new growth looks great.

Too early to call it, but looking female right now.
 

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