Turtle ID

[StudentoReptile]

Hard to say without seeing it. I would just keep up with the calcium supplements, and make sure you got that good UV light on there.

[EmbraceCalamity]

Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

Hard to say without seeing it. I would just keep up with the calcium supplements, and make sure you got that good UV light on there.

I thought a soft shell was indicative of MBD (and being a baby), and that there'd be outward signs of a fungal infection like spots or something. I don't really want to question people that obviously know more about turtles than I though. =/ They told me to get this: Mardel® Maroxy® Fish Treatment - Freshwater - Water Care - PetSmart At the very least, it couldn't hurt, so I'll pick it up and do the treatment. Its vitamin A deficiency seems to be improving though. No more runny nose, and it's keeping its eyes open more often.

The UVB light is kept on for 12 hours with the basking light, and it's a 'desert' one (I want to say it's a 10).

~Maggot

[Falconeer999]

Originally Posted by Zoo Nanny

He's adorable. I didn't think you could still get such small babies here in the US.

You are allowed to purchase them if you state they are for "educational purposes". There's a locally run aquarium shop in my town where you have to show a teacher ID before they'll sell you small ones.

I've also been to reptile shows and seen big buckets full of RES being sold that are barely bigger than a quarter. Saw one guy selling baby alligator snapping turtles for $15/each. They were about the size of a silver dollar.