i seem my turtle is always loosing skin arounds its ead is this ok?
hes about 3-4 inches just a baby still
2007-03-16 05:01:56 · 9 answers · asked by brent f 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
the skin is real real thin and is almost clear
2007-03-16 05:19:04 · update #1
This is not too normal, but I don't think it is a critical condition.
My best guess with the information provided is that the turtle is growing rapidly- too much food that is possibly not the best for it.
Too often, we overfeed our baby turtles and they grow quickly- much quicker than they would in nature. Some keepers, especially snake keepers, actually WORK at rapid growth for some reason. The downside to rapid growth is that too often, the bones, etc. are not keeping up and the animal suffers later in life.
Check out the basic cares at a good site like http://www.austnisturtlepage.com or http://www.redearslider.com and make sure you are doing things right. if you are, don't worry too much about this.
2007-03-16 06:18:45 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he's shedding excessively he definitely needs to see a vet. You should check and see if the skin he's shedding is thin and translucent--if it ISN'T, there's probably something wrong. Also, if the skin looks sore and red along with all of the shedding, you may be dealing with a skin fungus. If you're unsure, please take him to the vet anyway.
Here's a link to some things that can cause excessive shedding.
2007-03-16 05:11:44 · answer #2 · answered by Garnet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes unless it very dry make sure you mist some water on it every day it sounds to me that its having trouble shedding that's why it seem to be every day keep me post i will help with more question about it i have or haved a lot of reptiles so i can tell you alot
2007-03-16 06:02:34 · answer #3 · answered by LeeRoy m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 2 turtles before and currently have one. It's not normal for them to shed; take him/her to the vet.
2007-03-16 05:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-03-16 05:26:27 · answer #6 · answered by Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my tutrtle is a baby and has never shed like that---i would take him to the vet
2007-03-16 05:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by Bailey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO,it is unhealthy for it to,u might have to much sunlight on it or its tank is gettin dry u might want o check that
2007-03-16 05:05:07 · answer #8 · answered by smallz 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its time to do that. he will be doing th for a coulple of weeks more
2007-03-16 05:04:55 · answer #9 · answered by Mister Luis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋