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Alligator snapper hatchling skin prob!
I have 2 alligator snappers I got from loggerhead acres about a month ago. They're in. 10 gal tank with filtration, plenty feed, and clean water. A few days ago I noticed that the turtle that is very dark colored looked like his underside was turning almost white. Then 2 days later he had what looked like a white"stripe" on his head. Upon inspection of the spots I noticed that any fleshy part of the skin that I rub I can rub all the pigment out of the skin with one swipe. The new lightly colored skin doesn't feel any different or stink and doesn't even look like it penetrates the skin. The easiest way to describe it is taking the pigment out of it. He has also been dry docking himself for a majority of the day. Still hunts and eats but much less than his sibling. Any idea of what this could be?
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