General Care Discussion :: RES Shedding

[spazz731]

Hi everyone,

I'm a new RES owner, I have 2 hatchlings named Spazz and Rocky. I posted another question about Spaz b/c he had a small white area on his shell, and am treating him, but this morning I noticed that Rocky's neck looked like he was shedding. Because I'm a new RES owner I'm not really sure what it looks like to shed & whats "normal." I've googled pictures but they didn't really help.

Could someone help me and tell me if this is normal and if not then what it is?

Thanks!!

[steve]

Looks like it. Thin, translucent and wispy are hallmarks of skin shedding.

[spazz731]

I have another question about my turtle shedding. My turtle has been shedding all over ever since I posted the picture. When I see him under the water I can see the extra skin floating off. I wasn't sure if I should leave him be and let the skin fall off, or if there is something I could do?

Thanks

[Jeremiah]

You should let it fall off, on its own.

[steve]

I would net it out/wipe it off the tank when you can. Once it dries up/builds up it can be a pain to clean off.