do aqutic turtles shells molt?

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do aqutic turtles shells molt?

2007-05-14 11:21:22 · 3 answers · asked by Shimigami 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles

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Yes aquatic turtles do molt the top layer of their shells The top keratin layer of the scutes (sections of the shell) will lift off. Turtles that don't have proper basking areas can have molting problems (retaining the top layer) that can lead to shell infections.

2007-05-14 11:37:05 · answer #1 · answered by Thea 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

nope they do not

2007-05-14 18:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2007-05-14 18:25:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋