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obesity
obesity  
QUESTION: here's another picture of my turtle.

ANSWER: Cristy Keep up the good work.

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obesity
obesity  
QUESTION: here is another picture of hers which i was not able to attach a while ago..is this normal? her rear seems like it is sticking out..and there are folds in her legs..looks like folded skin. when i touched it its soft. it's like it has water in it.. thank you

Answer
Sounds like she is gravid. so she may be carrying eggs. give her a place to pay them. a dirt box works unless you want to let her roam your yard and find her own spot.

this is season to lay eggs and if it is a female she will lay them.

keep a close eye on her-
and never forget a vet if needed