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Old 20-08-2007, 04:42 PM
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HeyHo! I have just noticed the skin on the bottom of my tortoise's neck and on his back end is beginnig to peel? Is this normal??

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Old 20-08-2007, 04:55 PM
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hi yes i got told it is normal to shed bits of skin,i got told to bath him regular and let it come off on its own,dont be tempted to pick at it
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Old 20-08-2007, 04:59 PM
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oki that has put my mind at ease.

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Old 21-08-2007, 11:44 AM
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Yes this totally normal you tend to see it more in horsfield tortoises than any other. Dont be tempted to pull if off just give plenty of baths.
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