Hatchling Greek with "soft" plastron

[mbowers]

Hi Everyone,

I have a 6 month old Ibera Greek Hatchling and I noticed he has a mildly flexible plastron. I think I read somewhere that this is normal in hatchlings but I can't remeber from where. My question is, if this is normal, how long before it should become rigid. If it isn't normal, please let me know what I need to do to hopefully correct the issue. He is otherwise doing well.

Thanks for your help.
Melissa

 

[Merrick]

It should have the consistency of pushing in the top a of a plastic container if so that is perfectly normal should be just a bit flexible to the touch
I am not sure when it should become rigid

 

[mbowers]

Thanks so much.

It should have the consistency of pushing in the top a of a plastic container if so that is perfectly normal should be just a bit flexible to the touch
I am not sure when it should become rigid

Phew!! The plastron is exactly as you described it. I've never had a hatchling before so I'm a little paranoid. I really want him to do well.

Thanks so much for your quick response!
Melissa

 

[dmmj]

Normal to be flexible, what you don't want is it going softer
As for how long, that depends on diet and sunshine