General Care Discussion :: why is my turtle's shell turning white?

[Squirts_home]

Our RES has the same spots on top and the bottom of his or her sell is also really white. How do I know for sure what is going on?

[steve]

Can you post a picture?

[tjr1r2r3@hotmail.com]

Mine has the same problem. I have noticed that I can help peel them off. Is this a good idea?
Also, what could have caused a situation like this to arise? It started when I went on vacation, and the heating was not perfect at that time. Now it is perfect so I'm wondering if i have anything to do with this situation.

[steve]

Fungus usually affects the upper layer of scutes. By the time they are ready to come off, they've moved to the layer below. If anything, try a gentle scrub with a brush.

If a thick layer wants to come off, it might be a retained scute that is lose. You'll need to be pretty cautious with those and will have to carefully infect around and under it.

[tjr1r2r3@hotmail.com]

Okay will do. Do u know why this is happening?

[steve]

I think lack of basking or shedding are contributors but fungus is generally pretty aggressive.