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My pet turtle has some loose skin around his legs and neck. It floats in the water when he swims. Is this a sign of shedding or molting? He has been eating a lot lately.

2006-11-06 08:04:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Reptiles

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This is normal. Turtles like snakes shed old skin to make room for the new skin. Your turtle is growing which is very good. Try getting a Cuttle Fish Bone (The white thing birds peck on). You can buy them loose at a PetSmart or Petco for about a dollar. Your turtle can eat this and will get lots of calcium for it's shell (which also sheds by the way). Just make sure not to get the kind with the metal on it or at least take it off before giving to the turtle. Let it float in the water and the turtle will do the rest.

2006-11-06 13:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by blu 2 · 0 0

As you have said 'Turtle' I am assuming you mean the kind that live in water. As land dwelling ones are known as Tortoise. So here i'll give you the basic information for Aquatic/Semi Aquatic turtles. First things first - Equiptment. You'll need quite a bit of this for your turtle to survive a long happy healthy life. Young turtles should be very active and a soft shell is not good. So calcium must be provided. He needs an aquarium filled with water as deep as the turtle's shell is wide, and a basking, 'dry' area with easy access from the water should be provided. Then you will need to purchase a UVB strip light and a heat basking bulb. He will also need a heater to keep the water at the right temparature and also a water filter to keep the water clean. His diet should include fresh fish, pellets, insects, and occasional veg. He will be expensive to keep, so if you cant provide the right equiptment you should hand the little fellow over to a sanctuary or to someone who can look after the animal properly. Note : These animals can grow quite big and need the right encosure to accomodate that. But good luck :]

2016-03-19 04:14:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

This is totally normal if it happens only a couple of times every few months. Make sure the water is not to hot and it is ALWAY clean. sometimes turtle may show some problems/sickness and that may not be evident until they are REALLY sick. Shedding means that he is growing :) Make sure also that you are giving your turtle a variety of foods to help with their skin. Pelletts, cooked chicken, lettce, cantelpope are some good choices.

Good Luck

2006-11-06 11:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

The loose skin is called fluffing. It is a sign of growth. Be careful how much you are feeding your turtle. A turtle can grow to big for it's shell.

2006-11-06 14:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by shoo shoo 2 · 0 0

chances are he's just getting ready for hibernation.

2006-11-06 09:30:24 · answer #5 · answered by nothing 1 · 0 0

I AM NOT REALLY SURE ,BUT TRY TO GIVE VITAMINS ,THEY ARE VERY IMPORTANT !
GIVE IT SNALES ,THEY ARE GOOD IN PROTEIN !
IF YOU LOVE YOUR TURTLE PLEASE...
GO TO A VET !!
IT NEEDS YOU ...
IT DOES NOT WANNA DIED ON YOUR HANDS !!

GOOD LUCK !!

2006-11-06 13:00:20 · answer #6 · answered by dilenoalaspieles!NOaLASCORRIDASdTOROS 4 · 0 0

talk to your vet.he mieght be dieing

2006-11-06 09:45:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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