why is my Russian turtles' shell getting soft??

Soft shell is a calcium deficency...You need to feed a high calcium diet and get a UBV light for your tortoise or else it will get sick and may die. Here is a wesite that will show you how to care for it properly....

http://www.russiantortoise.org/russiantortoisediet...

Also, check out the forum...there are a lot of helpful people there =)

I don't see why it couldn't be soft-shell. It's caused by a calcium deficiency, which is related to diet. You would have soft bones too if you didn't take in enough calcium.

I can't really give any diet suggestions, since I don't know what kind of turtle it is, but I would say it needs more calcium. You probably should take it to a vet.

I'm not completely sure, but I think it may be because of poisoning insecticides in food, land or water the turtles are surrounded by.

I heard the same things happen with eagles and other animals.

I Think it is getting a lack of calcium when you feed it you should put i tiny amount of calcium powder which you can get from your local pet shop.

Your turtle is getting shell rot!! Immediately take it to the vet before she dies!!!

I think your turtle is sick. Check out this link and see if any of it fits.

http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medshell.htm

Soft shells are usually the result of dietary problems.