Shedding

Shedding Scutes

Shedding is a natural part of your turtle's growth. As they grow, they shed scutes to make room for new ones.

In order for them to shed properly, they have to have the following things in place

• Proper lighting Lighting Basics

  • UVA/UVA

  • Heat 🔥

• Proper diet

  • A diet rich in vitamins A and E as well as calcium

• Proper basking equipment

  • A basking dock that allow them to dry off completely with temps that are raised at least 10-15 degrees above the water temps Basking Equipment and Materials