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Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:38 pm Turtle Shell

Hi, the shell on my turtle's back is peeling off. Is he sheding?

Dreamopen: Posts: 17; Joined: Mar 29, 2006

Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:58 pm

possibly, most likely, can you describe it a bit more

Turtleboy: Posts: 146; Joined: Mar 13, 2006; Location: Mississauga, Ontario Canada

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 2:15 pm

If the shell underneath is hard and healthy looking, it sounds like he shedding his scutes. If you're really concerned, it would be good if you could post a pic to show what you're talking about.

"You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed." -Antoine de Saint Exupery-

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