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My terrepin skin is flakey skin

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Question
I have had 2 terrepins for about 2 months now and the female is shedding her skin badly? Is there anything i can do to help her with it? Or does it irritate her? The male shed his skin a few weeks after we have got him along with the female. He is not shedding any more so i was concerned with why she still was? Can you help me please?

Answer
I have to know the species and basic cares before I can really help. (Terrapin is a general category of turtle, not a species.)

If this is a water turtle, like a Red-ear Slider, then the flaking could be basic shedding, aggravated by stress.

In a case like that I would urge you to review the basic cares and diet to identify any concerns and correct them.

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