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cY
Joined: 09 Mar 2008
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Location: Malaysia
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:47 pm Post subject: What's wrong with my red-eared terrapin? |
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| I have no idea what's wrong with my red-eared terrapin. I think it's shell is not growing as he now looks like a fat lady fit in a small T-shirt. Yet, he is still active in crawling and swimming and he also eat a lot too. Can the VET help or he might be born naturally like this?? |
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unfazedgamer
Joined: 15 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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With no images, it's hard to determine.
Obese terrapins are unable to fully go into their shell when they're scared.
Since you said that it's eating alot, thats pretty much all I can assume from your explanation.
Lessen your feedings? Tell me more. |
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cY
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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| I do have the photograph but I have no idea how to upload it. |
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unfazedgamer
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| Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:31 am Post subject: |
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You can send me an email with the image attached.
unfazedgamer@hotmail.com
I'll post my reply back here once you've sent me the picture. |
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cY
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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unfazedgamer
Thank you very much for willing to help me. I've sent the attached photo to your e-mail address mentioned above. :)
Well, as you can see from the photos, he is now look like a fat boy. His shell also didn't look normal... :( |
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unfazedgamer
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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I saw the pictures and I'm actually pretty worried.
Is your terrapin's shell slightly soft? And I can see that it is not of normal shape...
The only thing I can assume is MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease), but I'm puzzled as you said your terrapin is moving and eating fine. MBD is very dangerous and I suggest you get it checked out by a vet.
Have you given him a proper diet? ( Not only pellets but a lot of types of vege too ) Does he get 1-2 hours of sunlight everyday?
Even if it isn't MBD, the only other alternative is obesity which means you are feeding it too much and it will result in organ failure and decreased lifespan.
Either way, bring it to a vet.
*btw, i am not a vet. I'm a just an herpetology enthusiast.* |
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cY
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:29 am Post subject: |
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| Thank you. I will send him to VET. :) |
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Ali Anwar
Joined: 03 Dec 2007
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Location: singapore
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Hi CY,
Can you send me the picture as well? Metabolic Bone Disease in Red Ear Slider? Hmmm, kinda rare in aquatic chelonian but you never know.
My e-mail is anwar@zoo.com.sg
By the way, please let me know what did the vet diagnose the disease as. I am just curious. Thanks!!! And all the best with your baby!!! I hope she will recover fast!!! |
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cY
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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Dear Ali,
I've sent the attached photo to your e-mail address mentioned above. :D |
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JackLene
Joined: 18 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 10:42 am Post subject: How to Upload pictures |
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Erm... I think u can try upload ur pictuRes by following these steps:
1) Go to http://imageshack.us/
2) Click BROWSE & choose the photo you u wish to upload
3) Click the HOST IT button
4) Copy & paste the THUMBNAIL CODES FOR FORUMS in your message.
The code looks something like this:
[ URL=http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turtle.png][ img]http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3715/turtle.th.png[/img ][ /URL] |
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