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lmrh Level 2

Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject: Shedding |
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hey just wondering if someone can help me? My turtles are only babies but i have noticed that they are shedding their skin from their neck! Just wondering if this is normal or are they sick? thanks  _________________ I love Tom and Geri!!!
Waited 2yrs for them!!!
They are the best ever!!! |
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turtle_grl77 Level 4


Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Its normal. What are your water temps at? |
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lmrh Level 2

Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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its just under 72 i think _________________ I love Tom and Geri!!!
Waited 2yrs for them!!!
They are the best ever!!! |
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turtle_grl77 Level 4


Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Its too cold. Your water needs to be between 78-80 |
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lmrh Level 2

Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:00 am Post subject: |
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Ok but is that why they are shedding? _________________ I love Tom and Geri!!!
Waited 2yrs for them!!!
They are the best ever!!! |
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turtle_grl77 Level 4


Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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| No they do that when they grow. Now if your water temps are 85 or so then that could cause excessive shedding which could be remedied by lowering the temps. |
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