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Shedding time

PostPosted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:27 am
by PcBuilder14
For a few weeks about 2-4 of Slash's scutes are starting to come up around the edges and are silvery. I was wondering, about how long would it take a RES that's 1 and a half inches long?

PostPosted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:16 am
by Nettle
The first time my turtles ever shed it took about a month from first scute to last scute. It really just depends on the turtle water quality, basking and diet, though. There isn't any set period.

BTW, do NOT try to assist the scutes come off by picking at them or trying to pop them off. It will cause more harm than good.

PostPosted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:39 am
by fishyfingers
Mine has been shedding for the last month or so. Two scutes left atm. This is its first shedding

PostPosted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:27 pm
by PcBuilder14
I think one come off pretty soon, because 3/4 of the corners are sticking up.