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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:19 pm Shell Shedding?

I noticed that my turtles shell is starting ti shed. Is this Normal? I have had my turtle (A Pen. Cooter) for about a year now, maybe more. I just hope this is not an indecater of something bad. Any and all help is appreciated.

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TurtleMan17: Posts: 125; Joined: Jun 16, 2005

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:20 pm

Totally normal :-)

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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:21 pm

Thank you

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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:55 pm

They shed their scutes (and skin) as they grow.

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