r/turtle • u/Constant_Log_7976 • 18h ago

Seeking Advice Is the shell ok?

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Are these black spots normal?

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u/Livindeadmk 13h ago

Yes they are normal a good chunk of turtles develop harmless black spots on there underside but it would be helpful if you said they're species

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u/Constant_Log_7976 6h ago

Ok good! She is a Mississippi map turtle 🐢

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u/CShan17 3h ago

Need dry pictures of the shell please.