Animal
| Name: | Spine |
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| gender: | female |
| Animal specie: | Acanthochelys spixii (turtle) |
| Habitat: | swamp |
About It
| Nutrition: | Herbivorous |
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| Food Offered: | Vegetables |
| Food Qty: | 1.0KG |
| Date Of Check-Up: | January 10, 2026 |
Veterinary Observation
Subject: Spine - Appearance: Dark grey to blackish shell; depressed central groove. - Neck: Long, covered with prominent pointed tubercles (spines). - Shell: Oval-shaped carapax; relatively flat for hydrodynamic efficiency. - Limbs: Strong, webbed feet with sharp claws for digging in mud. - Head: Wide and flat with a slightly hooked upper jaw.
| Mood Animal: | Healthy |
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Optional Animal Details
Female Black Spine-necked Swamp Turtle. Status: healthy. BCS: 3/5. Carapace Integrity: Scutes are firm; no signs of shell rot or pitting. Neck Tubercles: Pointed and intact; no fungal growth in interstitial skin. Hydration: Ocular membranes are moist; skin elasticity is normal. Cloacal Health: Clean; no signs of prolapse or parasitic discharge. Activity: Cryptic but responsive to tactile stimuli. Stable in swamp/shallow pond habitat.