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vicpax
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Joined: 09 Aug 2008
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 Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:23 pm Post subject: peeling shell? |
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| There is 2 small spots on our turtles shell (1 on each turtle)that seems like it's peeling. What is it and what do we do? |
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STRAYKINGFISHER
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Joined: 11 Nov 2004
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Location: Bryan, TEXAS
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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It is normal for turtles to shed their scutes, they also shed their skin, if the shell is nice and solid, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
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vicpax
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject: shell |
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| Thanks again Straykingfisher. I appreciate your help for us new parents! |
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bigG
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Joined: 23 Jun 2008
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Location: Florida
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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| My two-year female has been growing quite a bit and also shedding some scutes. The new scutes are brighter yellow, yet still solid. |
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STRAYKINGFISHER
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: shell |
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| vicpax wrote: | | Thanks again Straykingfisher. I appreciate your help for us new parents! |
You're welcome 
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