i have a box turtle or land turtle that is shedding its scales.
2006-11-05 07:04:12 · 4 answers · asked by answer_needed 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
It's called shedding...:-)
If you weren't sure what was going on with your boxie...I'm wondering if you would like to have some more info on how to care for it?
They need specific temps, UVB and a varied and good diet. Here are a couple of sites to help you out:
2006-11-05 07:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by prism_wolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
using a sulfur block will help with the shedding of scales. your local pet store will carry the blocks , since he is not an aquatic turtle giving him a bath once a week with the block will help .
2006-11-05 13:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by Pixie Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is some vitamin or nutrition deficiency
we have raised turtles for 25 yrs and have never had one to peel
or shed
2006-11-05 19:38:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly normal- as long as the skin underneath looks helathy.
2006-11-05 15:53:04 · answer #4 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋