Do turtles Shed?

[saikrett]

I've read that turtles shed there scales and i was just checking to see if they shed there skin aswel

thanks,

 

[africancichlidau]

They do shed the shell flukes as they grow but I don't think they shed the actual skin. I could very easily be wrong though

 

[Magpie]

They do seem to shed the skin on their head and feet. I have seen them in aquaria several times with what appears to be shed skin hanging off them in these areas. But I have absolutely no knowledge of turt's

 

[jmbrimer]

They shed skin from their head/neck/legs etc too.

 

[africancichlidau]

well ya just live and learn dontcha ? hehehe, thanks guys cos I thought mine were just sunburnt

 

[wattso]

Yep, turts shed as they grow just like snakes but in raggedy bits! shell scuts(peices)are also shed as the shell grows too.

 

[Already_Gone]

Yeah, mine shed a bit. Especially after they get a cut from feeding or something... the skin usually comes away as it heals... My largest E. Maquarii is shedding some of her plates at the moment. I think she is getting her adult carapace!!! Shes a big girl now!!

 

[africancichlidau]

I was gonna say something about your "big girl" but you are Already Gone.