TOO Fat? Snapping turtle outgrowing his shell???

[Red Devil]

LOL, that's 1 plump turtle!

 

[smmfish]

Red Devil, I wouldn't worry about what anyone else says about your snapper. You are doing the right thing by putting him on a diet. Don't let other people get you upset.
LOL

 

[Red Devil]

Red Devil, I wouldn't worry about what anyone else says about your snapper. You are doing the right thing by putting him on a diet. Don't let other people get you upset.
LOL

Thank you.. but it really isn't the people getting me upset.. i am upset with my self.. i am really diligent about the care of everything we own..i am also an animal advocate... not the crazy type who shoot their mouth off but the type that actually takes something home and takes care of it... also trying to ban the slaughter of horses for meat.. and i participate and donate time to abused animal rescue..... so when i find myself in this position even though it was a surprise to me.. i feel i let myself down..but at the same time.. i do realize this is my first rescued turtle and i plead ignorance and now just thank ful that i know and can correct the situation...

 

[smmfish]

Well said!!!

 

[buddah101]

Back off on the lipids bro/sis! Turtles, normally, do NOT outgrow thier shells. That would indicate too much fat (lipids) and not enough calcium and vitimin C&A,most importantly E. Buy it a multivitamin and crush it in its food or maybe try a cuttlebone...seriously or eat it...turtle soup...yummm LOL Don't get bitten!!
Good luck

 

[Red Devil]

Back off on the lipids bro/sis! Turtles, normally, do NOT outgrow thier shells. That would indicate too much fat (lipids) and not enough calcium and vitimin C&A,most importantly E. Buy it a multivitamin and crush it in its food or maybe try a cuttlebone...seriously or eat it...turtle soup...yummm LOL Don't get bitten!!
Good luck

Thank you i found this great site on snappers and i am getting alot of info..but i appreciate your reply.. my guy will not be turtle soup .. not in my life time anyway..

 

[smmfish]

Keep us posted on how he is doing. Good Luck

 

[varanio]

just have it fast for little bit ...dont forget MOST reptiles are built to go through long periods of fasting. With that said dont abuse the little guy, but every 2-3 days feeding will do him just fine. Make sure he has the correct temps too so his metabolism is working on all cylinders

 

[Red Devil]

just have it fast for little bit ...dont forget MOST reptiles are built to go through long periods of fasting. With that said dont abuse the little guy, but every 2-3 days feeding will do him just fine. Make sure he has the correct temps too so his metabolism is working on all cylinders

we do have the temp set at 78 and have a new glass cover to keep the temp steady..i will keep everyone posted.. and he is eating every two days.. he seems like he is doing great..i will post some pictures in a few days.. thanks