Hi,
My male red eared slider seems to constantly be shedding his skin quite a lot. His shell sheds at a normal rate, but his skin seems to constantly have long bits of skin flapping off around the neck, hands, and feet. It looks like a normal shed except it's more excessive and heavy.
Would taking a salt-water bath help at all?
Thanks,
Sven.
How big is your turtle? 6.5 inches, lengthwise along shell
How long have you had it? 6 years
What is the water temperature? 23C
Did you use a thermometer? Yes
Are you using a water heater? Yes
How much water is in there? 55 gallons
Are you using a water conditioner? Yes
Are you using any filtration? Yes
What is the basking temperature? 28C
Is there a basking light? Yes
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? Yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? Plastic crate with smooth flat rock on top
Is there a UVB light? Yes
What have you been trying to feed it? Turtle pellets
When was the last time your turtle ate? This morning
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 70 gallon tank, filled 3/4 water
Is the tank near a window? No
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? No
Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? Yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? No
