General Care Discussion :: Skin shedding..I think

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Post Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:29 am   Skin shedding..I think

I have read the description for skin shedding on the red ear slider website and that description matches what i think I'm seeing but it is excessive. He is shedding quite a bit on his neck arms and back legs. Is this ok or is there something I need to change? He also seems a little (not a huge change) less active but I was thinking maybe he is just tired from swimming all the time?

More skin shedding is this normal? Maybe skin fungus?
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:41 am   Re: Skin shedding..I think

It seems close to normal for me. What's the water temperature at?
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:43 am   Re: Skin shedding..I think

It usually stays abetween about 70-76 degrees
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:45 am   Re: Skin shedding..I think

I would keep it *a little* more consistent but the shedding should be OK. What's he basking area like? Any spots for him to rest?
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:46 am   Re: Skin shedding..I think

Yes I have a platform that adjusts to water level and is right under baskng lamp. I posted another newer picture but I don't know how we'll you can see it
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:28 am   Re: Skin shedding..I think

My turtle does this when he doesn't bask.
Name/Type/Sex: Yoshi/Cumberland Slider/Female
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