my snapping turtle shell

I found a snapping turtle about a month ago and i have it in a fish tank with water and rocks, and grass but it seems like here lately his shell is getting soft and real flaky what can i do to help it?

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Sep 28, 2010
soft shell
by: Anonymous

A shell needs calcium. The tortoise needs UVB to metabolize calcium. You need a UVB light for your pet.

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