General Care Discussion :: shedding

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Post Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:23 pm   shedding

How long does it typically take for a turtle to finish shedding skin?
One RES named "The Hulk" (named by my kids. Lol ) 4 1/2" SCL
Rescued July 10, 2014 from a waste water treatment facility.
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:11 pm   Re: shedding

Skin or shell? Either have no real answers, but healthy shells will shed quickly.
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:16 pm   Re: shedding

Skin.
One RES named "The Hulk" (named by my kids. Lol ) 4 1/2" SCL
Rescued July 10, 2014 from a waste water treatment facility.
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:45 pm   Re: shedding

Skin might continually shed depending on water temperatures and quality.
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