Hey,
Do tortoises -- leos and sulcatas in particular -- shed layers of skin as they grow? My juvi leo is shedding skin at the moment. I am worried that this may indicate some sort of infection if it is not in fact normal behavior.
Thanks!
--Matt
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Skin
matt43
Feb 19, 2005 06:36 PM
Replies (3)
EJ
Feb 19, 2005 08:34 PM
In juveniles this is totally normal if the skin is dry. As they get larger it is not normal to come off in large patches.
>>Hey,
>>
>>Do tortoises -- leos and sulcatas in particular -- shed layers of skin as they grow? My juvi leo is shedding skin at the moment. I am worried that this may indicate some sort of infection if it is not in fact normal behavior.
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>--Matt
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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers
Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care
matt43
Feb 19, 2005 11:44 PM
Thanks, EJ. You always provide good info.
So, my torts skin is dry. What should I do: Let it be? Increase/Decrease soakings (every other day now)? Rub him down with lotion (kidding)?
What do you suggest?
--Matt
EJ
Feb 20, 2005 04:22 AM
In hatchlings to yearlings I wouldn't give it any concern. Do you provide a humid area for the guy? That's the only thing I'd suggest.
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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers
Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care
