Hello,
I have a sub-adult, almost adult female diamondback. I got her in February and so far she was doing great; however, recently I've noticed a thick white line that runs between a few of her back scutes.
I'm not quite sure what it is. When I catch her basking, the scutes in that area curl up, (they look like flakes) and there's more white underneath them. I don't know if it's shell rot or not because it's only in that spot. Everywhere else on her body is fine. But I'm really worried for her!
Here's a list of what she has:
--Enclosure is a 40gal tank
--Water is cleaned once a week/ water conditioner is added
--Bulb used is a 100 watt Mega-Ray mercury vapour UVB lamp
--2 turtle landing pads
--A 501 Zoo Med filter
--Diet includes Natural Zoo Med Aquatic turtle food, occasional mixed baby greens, and minnows (when she can catch them at least)
If anyone can help me I'd be very grateful.
Set up:
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Miss Emmie:
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