General Care Discussion :: Shedding After Bath

[phantom_shadow1989]

I just realized something about my Apples. After he gets a bath he sheds skin some. What is going on? Is this normal? could I be cleaning him to much? His skin looks good with not bleeding, cuts, redness, or anything like that.

[steve]

If it's thin, translucent and wispy, it's normal. But can you explain his "bath"?

[phantom_shadow1989]

It is thin, translucent, and wispy. I cannot even tell if that it is there outside the water. I give him a bath once a week. I put a gallon to a gallon and a half of water in a tub along with a splash of viniger to kill germs. I let him stay in there 10 to 15 min. After words I gently clean him with a soft tooth brush. Lastly I rinse him off before I put him back or play with him. I read in a turtle form that was a good way to clean them.

[steve]

I wouldn't use vinegar to clean the turtle. Try mixing and diluting in some aquarium salt or Betadine (don't let the turtle drink any of this) to use in a gentle scrub.

[phantom_shadow1989]

Ok! Why shouldn't I use vinegar. I have read on other forums that it is a good way and will not hurt him. What am I missing?

[phantom_shadow1989]

I changed how I do the bath and the shedding slowed way down. He is doing a lot better. I get what you are saying now. Thank for the help.