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red lines on the bottom of my turtle

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Question
my turtle looks like red ear slider but i herd it may be a box turtle he has red lines in the grooves of his stomach and i read that may be a bacterial infection he eats and has plenty of energy should i be worried

Answer
Hi Kevin,

If you send me a picture to withy@hotmail.com I will try and see if it's normal.  I'm going to deactivate my allexpert account today.

It's important to figure out if your turtle is a red eared slider or a box turtle.  

I have heard about the redness but have not witnessed it myself.  It may be normal but I'd like to look at it.  If you are in doubt it is best to have a vet look because if it IS an infection it needs to be treated right away.  

-Amanda