General Care Discussion :: Shell Question

[YonkasTone]

there are some spots on my turtles shell and also some pieces that seem to be lifting/cracking. not sure if it's normal aging/shedding or something i should be concerned about. any and all help would be appreciated. TIA

[steve]

It's starting to shed, however do be extra careful as it seems the turtle has grown too fast. So re-evaluate the diet and cut down on the pellets/protein.

[YonkasTone]

ok thanks! right now we feed her twice a day, usually lettuce or carrots in the morning and some pellets or cuttlebone in the evening. should i continue to give pellets every evening just fewer or am i better off feeding her twice a day every other day?

[steve]

You can do twice a day (I do it that way), but just cut back on the non-veggies.