HELP! (Soft Shell)

[sanamushtaqz]

Hey guys. I just joined this forum. I'm a recent turtle owner and I have my babies since 5 months now. They were doing just fine however I noticed that in one of them, a very tiny part of the shell by the side became very soft and when I touched it, it was peeled off. I can't decide what exactly it is. I'll post pictures as well. Also, can you tell me if the shell looks fine or there's some issue? Because I feel it looks very dry.

 

[TheLastGreen]

Hi, welcome! @Yvonne G @Markw84 @DoubleD1996! can help

 

[Lyn W]

Hi and welcome,
I don't know anything about keeping turtles but some more information may save some time and help members advise you.
What species, diet.........?
Can you post a picture of their home?
There is a section on Turtles in the Species Specific section which may help you.

 

[Yvonne G]

What do you feed the turtles? May we please see pictures of where the turtles live?

 

[Markw84]

Yes, pictures of enclosure and lighting would help. Also type of foods and if pellets, which pellets.

You need to be sure there is the right calcium and vitamin D3 in the diet, and UVB for metabolizing D3.

With more info we can be more specific.

 

[sanamushtaqz]

What do you feed the turtles? May we please see pictures of where the turtles live?

I give them Toya Pellets. What else should I feed them?

 

[sanamushtaqz]

Yes, pictures of enclosure and lighting would help. Also type of foods and if pellets, which pellets.

You need to be sure there is the right calcium and vitamin D3 in the diet, and UVB for metabolizing D3.

With more info we can be more specific.

Please suggest me what to feed them. The entire shell is not soft, I found a soft spot and when I touched it, it peeled off.

 

[sanamushtaqz]

What do you feed the turtles? May we please see pictures of where the turtles live?

I'll share the shell pictures. Can you please tell me if it looks fine or there's some issue. I can't really figure out. ? I'm so new to turtles.

 

[sanamushtaqz]

I'll share the shell pictures. Can you please tell me if it looks fine or there's some issue. I can't really figure out. ? I'm so new to turtles. View attachment 335426

What's these white lines. Fungus or what? These are visible only when the turtle is completely dry.

 

[MenagerieGrl]

Mineral deposits....

 

[TaylorTortoise]

What's these white lines. Fungus or what? These are visible only when the turtle is completely dry.

Why are the scutes raised? Do we know?

 

[MenagerieGrl]

Yes, the pitched scutes are unusual. A shell deformity?

 

[turtlesteve]

Yes, the pitched scutes are unusual. A shell deformity?

This is no deformity. They are Indian roofed turtles (Pangshura tecta). They are very similar in habit to map turtles in the US. They actually look pretty good.

sanamushtaqz, can you post some pictures of your habitat for them? They need an aquatic habitat with a basking area above water, and the water needs to be kept clean. The spot you are concerned about looks like physical damage to me, no obvious signs of infection or anything to be greatly concerned about. Just make sure you have an appropriate enclosure with a good varied diet, and they have exposure to UV or natural sunlight.

Steve

 

[sanamushtaqz]

This is no deformity. They are Indian roofed turtles (Pangshura tecta). They are very similar in habit to map turtles in the US. They actually look pretty good.

sanamushtaqz, can you post some pictures of your habitat for them? They need an aquatic habitat with a basking area above water, and the water needs to be kept clean. The spot you are concerned about looks like physical damage to me, no obvious signs of infection or anything to be greatly concerned about. Just make sure you have an appropriate enclosure with a good varied diet, and they have exposure to UV or natural sunlight.

Steve

This is no deformity. They are Indian roofed turtles (Pangshura tecta). They are very similar in habit to map turtles in the US. They actually look pretty good.

sanamushtaqz, can you post some pictures of your habitat for them? They need an aquatic habitat with a basking area above water, and the water needs to be kept clean. The spot you are concerned about looks like physical damage to me, no obvious signs of infection or anything to be greatly concerned about. Just make sure you have an appropriate enclosure with a good varied diet, and they have exposure to UV or natural sunligh

This is no deformity. They are Indian roofed turtles (Pangshura tecta). They are very similar in habit to map turtles in the US. They actually look pretty good.

sanamushtaqz, can you post some pictures of your habitat for them? They need an aquatic habitat with a basking area above water, and the water needs to be kept clean. The spot you are concerned about looks like physical damage to me, no obvious signs of infection or anything to be greatly concerned about. Just make sure you have an appropriate enclosure with a good varied diet, and they have exposure to UV or natural sunlight.

Steve

Yes, you're right. They are Indian Roofed Turtles and they are not deformed. They look like that and are beautiful. I showed the spot to some people and they confused me even more. Some say it's a fungal infection, others say it's shell rotting. However I know the shell peeled off then when I touched it. The rest of the shell is perfectly fine. Only this small spot idk what it is. There's no redness, no discharge, no swelling, no foul smell, nothing at all. For a fact, I know the shell has eroded at that spot. It cannot be fungal infection, I'm not sure about shell rotting though. As far as the enclosure is concerned, I've kept a basking area for them, I keep the water clean religiously and I take them out in sunlight as well. What can I do now? How is that spot supposed to heal? ??

 

[turtlesteve]

It looks like minor damage to me, from a scrape on something perhaps. I don’t see anything that looks infected.

 

[turtlesteve]

It will heal, but turtles heal very slowly. It could take a year. Make sure you change their water regularly (don’t let it get dirty) and that they have a good basking area - they need to be able to get their shell completely dry when they are basking, as this will help to prevent any issues.