Do turtles shed?

[Zfishies]

Hey guys recently my turtle has "shed" a little bit.... Is this normal?I feed himm2times a day eating a whole silver side in the mourinin and half a silverside and an earthworm at night trying to get him on repto turtle food or something like that. He is a snapping turtle btw

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Yes, they shed scutes and pieces of their skin.

 

[Zfishies]

what are scutes? and thanks for the help

 

[Tramonte172]

what are scutes? and thanks for the help

The pieces of the shell that fit together.

 

[Zfishies]

ohhh ok so this is pretty normal i guess? and does he need anyother lighting? i have him in a 54gallon pond (temp.) outside with natrual light thats all he needs right?and am i feeding him enough? he always seems to be hungrey

 

[CTU2fan]

They have big appetites and many will eat until they get fat. Natural light is great and should be enough.

 

[Zfishies]

Alright thanks

 

[EricIvins]

They have big appetites and many will eat until they get fat. Natural light is great and should be enough.

They won't get fat if they have the temperatures to properly metabolize themselves.........Shame most people don't give them the option, and then blame the animals.......

 

[coreyweinkoetz]

But this does NOT mean that you can heat him to 110 degree's and feed him 10 times a day .