it is a florida snapper and it is shedding on the shell, the head, neck, legs, and underside is it normal because i kno the shell is normal but everything else. please help
2007-12-16 09:44:40 · 3 answers · asked by John 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
it is all by itself except for 2 snails and the shed is very thin and translucent its not really that he is doing it alot its just that its been hanging off of him for the past few days so im just wondering if there is something wrong
2007-12-16 11:30:27 · update #1
Shedding can be normal, stress induced, or the result of disease or rot.
Flaking that is paper thin, translucent, and when the tissue underneath is normal looking and smelling- then it is either normal or stress induced.
It would be normal if it is an occasional flake, if it is happening quite a bit or all over it is probably stress related.
The stress could be food that is too rich or too plentiful, temps too hot or cold, dirty water or overly chemical water, crowding, bullies, etc.
Check out http://www.chelydra.com for good care guidelines.
2007-12-16 10:49:25 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your turtle may just be going through a shedding period. To high temps of water can cause lots of skin shedding. Make sure the temp. is around 78 degrees. visit http://www.austinsturtlepage.com for more information
2007-12-16 09:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
um is the humidity and temp right? if so then you should call your vet if not then fix it and then if the problem doesnt go away call your vet
2007-12-16 09:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋