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Dead skin?
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:14 pmby Parnasa
I've tried searching for this topic on other threads, I found things but I'm not really sure thats the thing my RES is having...
He's got alot of extra skin that is about to get off, its like he's peeling his legs' and neck's skin, is this normal?
I hope I described it good..
Posted:
Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:25 pmby Threepwood
Yes, it's normal for turtles to shed. In fact, my turtle is going through that right now, as well.
Higher water temperatures can make it excessive, though, so if it seems like it's happening a lot you may want to check that out.
Posted:
Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:07 amby Parnasa
Ok thanks alot =)
I was starting to worry, my water temperature is about 78F-80F.
Posted:
Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:08 pmby marisa
I think it's really hot where you are now(?) If so, I'd try to keep the temp lower, low to mid 70's if you turtle is larger, and no more than 78F if your turtle is a small hatchling.
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:34 pmby Parnasa
Well I live in Israel, it IS really hot in here, but the water temp is around 78F-80F and the basking area is a bit less than 90F.