Re: Curled Up Carapace

Posted by Tony on May 22, 2002 at 07:42:55:

In Reply to: Curled Up Carapace posted by Mark on May 21, 2002 at 20:35:14:

: Why did some of my hatchling spiny softshells develop a curling in their posterior carapace, where the rear shell was almost cupped?

: Thankx

There is nothing to worry about. Some softies carapaces curl and some don't. I have a Texas Spiney with a curled carapace and a Malayan without. Doesn't seem to bother the Texas. As a matter of fact, it may flatten out as the turtle gets older. Hope this helps.

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