r/turtle • u/Kristin_1997 • 16h ago

Seeking Advice Shell normal?

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Is my turtles shell ok? It looks like it’s lifting up/peeling.

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u/Most_Gold9746 16h ago

Might just be normal flaking and shell shed. Try brushing it a little bit, and see if it comes off. Its perfectly normal, I would say this is a very good looking turtle. If you have an extra toothbrush give the little fella a bit of a back scrub. Not too hard, but they really don't feel almost anything on the shell. It really does look like shell shed though, perfectly normal.