SPINE

Acanthochelys spixii (turtle)

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Spine

Animal

Name: Spine
gender: female
Animal specie: Acanthochelys spixii (turtle)
Habitat: swamp

About It

Nutrition: Herbivorous
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

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.