Re: Spikes on shell

Posted by Steve on May 24, 2002 at 11:42:46:

In Reply to: Spikes on shell posted by Misty on May 24, 2002 at 00:50:13:

No -- sounds more to me like you have a spiney softshell turtle and it is just growing nomally. Look at the carapace near the top of the head. Is it smooth or sort of bumpy. If it is bumpy than that's what you have.

: My softy is growing spikes onthe rear of her shell. They used to be tiny dots- like acne- but its getting bigger and dirt is getting caught on it. My deduction is that she never goes completly out of water and the part that doesn't go out becomes rough??? I need someone with experience here. the ss is about 6 month old, 7" of shell.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Spikes on shell misty 05/25/02 (0)

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: No -- sounds more to me like you have a spiney softshell turtle and it is just growing nomally. Look at the carapace near the top of the head. Is it smooth or sort of bumpy. If it is bumpy than that's what you have. : : : My softy is growing spikes onthe rear of her shell. They used to be tiny dots- like acne- but its getting bigger and dirt is getting caught on it. My deduction is that she never goes completly out of water and the part that doesn't go out becomes rough??? I need someone with experience here. the ss is about 6 month old, 7" of shell.

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

---

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Softshell Turtle Forum ]

kingsnake.com | NRAAC.ORG | ReptileBusinessGuide.com | ReptileShowGuide.com | ReptileShows.mobi | Connected By Cars | DesertRunner.org AprilFirstBioEngineering | GunHobbyist.com | GunShowGuide.com | GunShows.mobi | GunBusinessGuide.com | club kingsnake | live stage magazine pool banner - advertise here $50 year pool banner - $30 year pool banner - $25 year kingsnake.com® is a registered trademark© 1997-     - this site optimized for 1024x768 resolution -