General Care Discussion :: Shedding skin?

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Post Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:09 pm   Shedding skin?

Hi,

Harriett appears to be shedding her skin. I see pieces of it floating around her neck and feet. Is this normal?

I'm worried....

Thanks

Christina
2 RES - Franklin & Harriett
2 Cats - Denver & Hope
2 Birds - Tweet Tweet and Carl
2 Fish - see a pattern? :)
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:23 pm   

Yes its normal. Turtles will shed just like any other reptile.
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:23 pm   

Sounds like it. Shedding skin looks white, thin, and wispy as it floats around.
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:31 pm   

Thanks so much for the quick replies!

I was planning on staying up until someone responded just to make sure that she was okay.

It is amazing how quickly they become such a big part of your world.

Christina
2 RES - Franklin & Harriett
2 Cats - Denver & Hope
2 Birds - Tweet Tweet and Carl
2 Fish - see a pattern? :)
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