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Re: Deformed Shell


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Posted by Dexter6185 on January 25, 2003 at 15:19:12:

In Reply to: Re: Deformed Shell posted by foxturtle on January 25, 2003 at 06:27:21:

:I once found a full grown Fl Softshell turtle like that. Its a condition called Kyphoticism (or something like that). Just a turtle with a hunched back. Most turtles born that way stay healthy in captivity, and occasionally survive in the wild. If there is a health concern, its one that you can't fix.

Thanks for identifing it. That's exactly what it is! I'll read more about it. She'll be so releaved. Thanks again!




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