RF Is this normal?

[boil3rr]

Hey guys, the little ones shell is soft on the bottom. He's about 8 months old. Is this normal? Or a sign of things to come? Thanks!

 

[Madkins007]

Soft how?

Soft as in a little resiliant, like stiff but thin plastic. Presses in with firm pressure but resists and bounces right back?

Or soft as in kind of leathery- does not take a lot of pressure, does not resist, and does not instantly bounce back?

The first is not that big a deal- the plastron has to have some give for the rapid growth coming up. The second is a metabolic bone disease, probably due to the calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D ratios.

 

[sibi]

At that age, there can still be some softness, but not so soft that it feels leathery to the touch. Answer Mark's questions and let us know.

 

[boil3rr]

Soft how?

Soft as in a little resiliant, like stiff but thin plastic. Presses in with firm pressure but resists and bounces right back?

Or soft as in kind of leathery- does not take a lot of pressure, does not resist, and does not instantly bounce back?

The first is not that big a deal- the plastron has to have some give for the rapid growth coming up. The second is a metabolic bone disease, probably due to the calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D ratios.

Its more like the the first one. The reason why I'm asking is because he has white spots on his shell I thought it might be fungal or some other issue. Thank you for your advice!!!