Loops117
New Member
Hello all. This is my first DBT, and i've been worried.
CB Diamond Back Terrapin
10g tank.
Floating basking log
75w swamp basking bulb.
LED UV light.
water temps are always between 74-76 f.
Fully fresh water, no salt added.
I have been madly and frantically searching google for baby terrapins and shell rot. This doesnt look like other aquatic turtle shell rot.
I did however read about a baby RES having a similar issue, and it was nothing to worry about. Apparently baby aquatic turtles form their first layers of skin and shed differently then their 2nd, 3rd, and so forth.
So what im hoping is exactly that, my little fella is just shedding, and it looks totally different then my darker colored turtles.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
CB Diamond Back Terrapin
10g tank.
Floating basking log
75w swamp basking bulb.
LED UV light.
water temps are always between 74-76 f.
Fully fresh water, no salt added.
I have been madly and frantically searching google for baby terrapins and shell rot. This doesnt look like other aquatic turtle shell rot.
I did however read about a baby RES having a similar issue, and it was nothing to worry about. Apparently baby aquatic turtles form their first layers of skin and shed differently then their 2nd, 3rd, and so forth.
So what im hoping is exactly that, my little fella is just shedding, and it looks totally different then my darker colored turtles.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.