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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
I found a turtle its shell is smooth and soft pig-nosed has brownish hue on shell and its underbelly is all black has 4 claws on each flipper and it has yellowish stripes on head what turtle is it?
I think you mean a painted turtle
Red bellied turtle has a soft shell?
The red-bellied turtle actually has a hard shell, as do all turtles. The shell of a turtle is made up of bony plates covered by a layer of keratin. This shell provides protection and support for the turtle's body.
How do you catch a soft shell turtle?
With a net.
How do you know if a turtle has soft shell?
Touch it.
Does a baby turtle need a big tank?
What kind of turtle is it? Turtles like painted turtles and slider turtles should be fine. But turtles like musk, mud, or soft shell turtles would have trouble reaching the surface to breath. Do some research on your turtle and find out what their habitat should be. Deep or shallow.
Which animals lay eggs with soft shell?
turtle
How does an egg shell keep a baby turtle safe?
An egg shell provides protection for the developing baby turtle inside by acting as a barrier against predators and providing a stable environment for growth. The shell also helps regulate the exchange of gases and moisture necessary for the embryo's development.
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
What can you do if the fringe part of a baby red-eared slider's shell is coming off in places or is loose?
Take it out of the water immediatley it could be developing soft shell disease. If your turtle becomes faint go to a vet fast or it the end of the road for your turtle:(
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.
