What could cause a turtle's shell to peel?

Answer 1

Becuase the shell is a vital organ of the turtle, something it does not grow out of. The pealing is like when us humans grow sometimes our skin peels a little. That's just it growing with us, just as the shell grows with the trurtle.

Answer 2

While snakes and lizards shed their skin regularly, turtles have a slower growth rate and do not shed in the same manner. Some small amount of visible shedding is not alarming, but any skin shedding that is prolonged or extensive is not really normal. Many owners overfeed their turtles and overheat their enclosures, both of which can lead to shedding. Since the problem is common, many keepers mistakenly think that it is fine. Excessive shedding is not usually a serious problem, but still should not be considered "normal."

Answer 3

Shell peeling is in most cases entirely natural as turtles grow; many aquatic turtles commonly kept in captivity shed entire scutes, others shed flakes and pieces.

Answer 4

Its because its growing bigger. Nothing to worry about, its normal

Answer 5

i think that is has something to do h the temp of the water and if it doesnt have declorinator in the tank

Answer 6

becas they do

Answer 7

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