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the turtle will get sick and die
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoyes cos it needs it to protect its self
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What should you do if your painted turtle has a soft under shell?
You should take it to the vet because a soft shell is a sign of shell rot and needs to be treated or the animal will die. But give the shell about a week and see if it is hard and if not then take ur turtle to the vet
Red bellied turtle has a soft shell?
My red bellied turtle has suddenly gotten a soft shell. Is he ok?
How do you catch a soft shell turtle?
With a net.
How do you know if a turtle has soft shell?
Touch it.
Which animals lay eggs with soft shell?
turtle
Why is your tortoises shell soft?
A turtles shell can turn soft if it is not getting the adequate vitamin D and is getting sick. Turtles should have a UV light in their living environment or should the turtle should be getting a lot of sunlight daily.
Do turtle have an exoskeleton?
Yes Turtles do have an exoskeleton, it is called a shell. Without the shell the turtle would just be soft and in danger. :)
How bug dos a soft shell turtle get?
not very big
How much does a soft shell turtle eat?
Soft shell turtle weigh about 8-10 grams when they are 2" in size. when they are about 3-4" these may weigh about 30-40 grams. Increase in Growth and weight are very slow in soft-shell turtles.
Where did the name 'leather back turtle' come from?
The name "leather back turtle" comes from the turtles soft, leathery shell. Unlike most turtles, the leather back turtle has a flexible shell.
What is the native habitat of the Yangtze giant soft shell turtle?
Vietnam
Can a north American soft-shell turtle run faster than a person?
no
