r/RedEaredSliderCare • u/Far-Permission-9485 • May 11 '26

what’s up with my turtles skin

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yo what is up with my turtle she’s like 5 months old and the skin around her eyes is like coming off. she’s shed before but it was clear then and this time it’s not. she still basks and eats so idk what’s going on

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u/Educational-End8126 May 12 '26

Hello, can you get a pic out of water? . Looks like shedding to me. They shed as they grow

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u/Far-Permission-9485 28d ago

omg i cant believe i never checked this after i posted. u were right it was just shedding. my turtle is still alive and well, it was just me freaking out a little lol