I have 2 diamond Back Terrapins, 2 and 3/4in long. When should they shed their first scutes? Texan+Concentric?

Question

I recieved my 3 week old Texan and Concentic on August 28th. 1in. in length. as of now their 2 3/4in. front to back. Heavy look ok i guess. But their scutes, the ones i thought they should have shed by now look almost glued on! I have a 100watt uva/uvb mercury vapor bulb for them about 16in. from their basking area. I also keep their water very clean, they eat twice daily Reptomin and Krill and sometimes meal worms. they naw and eat the crushed coral subsrate in their tank for calcium. I dont know what i could be doing wrong! Ive never seen these type of turtles go through the growing stage so maybe im just trippin! I just want the best for em. Amanda

Answer 1

Scutes are shed irregularly, and usually unobserved. It is not generally considered a problem if the scutes do not shed right.

Answer 2

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