RES shedding

[joeg]

i noticed white junk around his head, at first i thought it was fungus... but then i realized it was on all of his skin. it seems to just be peeling off.

anything to be concerned about? i'm a new turtle keeper so i just want to be sure.

 

[paul112]

Nothing to worry about, just make sure he has a place to bask as that will help speed the process up

Best,
Paul

 

[joeg]

Thanks!

yes, there's a basking spot with a mercury vapor bulb... one of the other turtles seems to love it, i see him there all the time. Don't see this one there as much, but then again he swims away from me every time i walk by... so he probably basks while i'm at work.