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Old 07-01-2009, 09:25 AM
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I was wondering why it looks like their skin is shedding?? There's little pieces of clear stuff coming off them. Is this normal??? I'm new to turtles.
Their in a 40 gallon tank that is filtered with basking light turtle dock and water heater that is set to 75.
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Old 07-01-2009, 02:39 PM
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I'm quite sure that turtles, and all reptiles for that matter, do shed. I've never kept any as pets for very long, just when my dad would bring them home when I was a kid for me to check out. Though, perhaps some pictures? I'm pretty sure it's normal though.
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for turtle problems i highly suggest you look up kyryah!
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i was hoping she would see this, but all is good did alot more reserch and its just skin shed
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