MY NEW COMMON SNAPPER!

[ChicagoDvd]

Here's a pic of my new snapper.


I'm kinda worried. I hope you all can help!

I've been interested in getting an aquatic turtle for a while but didn't want a turtle that requires a basking area. So last week while I was at work I jumped on Craigslist and clicked on the "Pets" link. I came across an add that someone posted to sell their snapping turtles. They were priced pretty low, $20 each. I thought to myself, "this is worth checking out!" I began texting the kid who posted the add and a week later (today) we met up so I could take a look at the turtles. Both of these snapping turtles, although one bigger than the other, seemed to be in great condition! I had a 10g tank waiting at home for the new turtle. When I got home and put the turtle in its new tank I noticed it had a bunch of stuff hanging off of it! Like peeling skin. But it's all over! On its shell and on its skin. I called the kid and asked him about this. He claims its normal and happens a couple times a month sometimes.
•IS THIS NORMAL?
•HOW CAN I TREAT THIS PROBLEM?
•IS THE TURTLE WORTH KEEPING?



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[F1 VET]

I believe they still need a basking area or place to dry off if I'm not mistaken and a 10 gal will last a week, you need a bigger habitat with uva/b lites as well. There's a lot more to them including nutrition, start reading!

Cute little bigger tho

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[ChicagoDvd]

I believe they still need a basking area or place to dry off if I'm not mistaken and a 10 gal will last a week, you need a bigger habitat with uva/b lites as well. There's a lot more to them including nutrition, start reading!

Cute little bigger tho

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*Go S. Vettel #1 rb8--4 MORE RACES LEFT! LET'S MAKE IT 4 BACK TO BACK WINS & 3 WDC!* :beer:

The 10g is temporary, I do have the lights. He's just there till I make room for a 55, and I know that won't last very long but I have the tank just sitting around so why not put it to use lol


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[ITHURTZ]

The turtle will shed alot. Its normal.

 

[F1 VET]

Looks good, he will be a beast!

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*Go S. Vettel #1 rb8--4 MORE RACES LEFT! LET'S MAKE IT 4 BACK TO BACK WINS & 3 WDC!* :beer:

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Skin shedding is completely normal.

 

[methos75]

As already pointed out, CST's demand an basking area just like any other Turtle

 

[Miguel]

They do not bask mandatorily, as most others. They need land to lay eggs.

Shedding is perfectly normal.

The ten gallon tank is for a couple of weeks, at most.. They grow quickly.

 

[RWaltman]

just sheddin'....man, watch your fingers! a 55 won't last long either for that turtle.

 

[ChicagoDvd]

I set the 10g up pretty nice with a basking area now. I haven't seen him come out of the water yet though. He mostly just hangs on with his head above water... He's pretty cool! Very active turtle!


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