General Care Discussion :: Twitching while basking?

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Post Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:37 pm   Twitching while basking?

Been another long while since my last post. It's comforting to know that if I ever have a concern I can go to people like Steve in an instant.

My RES turtle is basking right now and he has been twitching his front right leg and his head together in a circular motion where they meet around the forearm. He has stopped now but I am still concerned. the left leg also does that same thing but far less than the right.

did a search and it could be 2 things.
radiation from the UVB light is bothering my turtle because the lamp could be getting old. i've bought it within 4 months ago but i dont know the exact time. probably more within 3.

or it could be pieces of skin that are stuck and he is itching. my turtle IS currently shedding right now.

What do you guys think? Thanks.
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Post Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:06 pm   Re: Twitching while basking?

Im no expert but if i had skin falling off my body i would be quite itchy :P
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Post Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:10 pm   Re: Twitching while basking?

I agree just some irritation, like the shedding. It a normal thing to see every once and awhile.
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Post Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:29 pm   Re: Twitching while basking?

Is it only while basking?
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Post Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:30 pm   Re: Twitching while basking?

kerby wrote:Is it only while basking?

Nope ive seen my turtles freak out twitch in the water.
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Post Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:25 pm   Re: Twitching while basking?

only seeing it while out of water.
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Post Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:05 am   Re: Twitching while basking?

Well I think that if they are still doing it when they are done shedding then maybe some concern.
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