what does it mean when your turtle's shell is soft?
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Its real name is Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) and it is caused by poor diet and/or insufficient lighting. In order to stay alive, turtles require a certain amount of calcium in the bloodstream. ... In other words, the turtle's bones have softened, making the protein layer (shell) seem soft.
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If your turtle is not eating and you have checked the environment, your turtle may be suffering from an illness. Stress, and illnesses such as vitamin A deficiency, constipation, respiratory infection, eye problems, or pregnancy.
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One thing that makes Asian box turtles harder to care for than most of the box turtles in North America, is that they are semi aquatic turtles. This gives them some unique needs that must be met when they are being kept in captivity.
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Softshell is a fabric that usually consists of two to three layers. The outermost layer has a water-repellent coating for protection against snow and water. ... For precisely this reason, it is important for you to know when and where you can get the most out of your new softshell trousers.
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The unfortunate term “soft quartzite” has emerged to try to explain why a rock that is labeled quartzite is actually not hard and durable like real quartzite. There is no such thing as soft quartzite though. There is only one kind of quartzite and it's hard. A rock labeled as soft quartzite is most likely marble.
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Molting is a natural part of your turtle's growth. Semi-aquatic turtles liked red-eared sliders grow by molting. ... In most instances this skin shedding is part of normal molting, but any other unusual skin or shell appearance should be examined to make sure something more serious isn't taking place.
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Summary. The most likely reason your turtle is always sleeping is due to low water or air temperature. Other reasons could be related to diet, something new added to the tank, a non-functioning UV light, substrate blockage or illness.
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No, the bottom of a wrestling ring is not soft at all. ... That's why the wrestlers most wrestlers want to work their matches so that they take most of their bumps in the middle of the ring. I would still not call it soft in any way and it takes a while to get used to.
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Soft is slow ramp up. Normal is a little faster ramp up. And hard is almost instant wattage.
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Also, it's important to note that hard water doesn't always look like a chalky residue covered over a large part or all of your turtle's shell. It could show up in the form of small or tiny white spots on your turtle's shell. ... This is a sure sign that its calcium carbonate and due to hard water.
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If you see turtles often, they want you to really examine your life and see where you might want to slow down and look at better solutions for how you approach problems. The turtle symbolizes the ability to thrive in a busy, hectic world without becoming lost in the madness.
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Simply put, soft toe boots refer to the work footwear that doesn't come with steel or other solid material toe caps. Some pairs may be reinforced with composite materials like rubber or thick fabric among other things. In most cases, however, they just have the same material as the rest of the shoe upper.
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The tilted or side swimming (aka listing) occurs due to fluid that collects in the lungs which affects the turtle's buoyancy. Pneumonia can develop when a turtle is kept in an unheated tank or exposed to cold air.
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The "neck" in the names refers to the stalk that grows upward from the garlic bulb. Hardnecks have a stalk that stems from the center of the bulb and turns rigid at maturity. Softnecks stalks are made up of leaves rather than a central stalk. Softneck leaves remain soft and flexible at maturity.
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As the infection progresses and become pneumonia, the turtle may float oddly in the water, listing to one side or being unable to submerge. ... In some cases the turtle may sink and struggle to get back to the surface of the water.
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Most of the time your turtle's shell is turning white due to hard water. You can fix this by using distilled/treated water and by cleaning the turtle's shell. It may be due to a fungal infection as well.
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The most common noise a pet turtle makes is the hissing sound. Hissing is generally an indication of fear and not of hostility. This involuntary sound is produced when the turtle is scared.