Hello everyone!
I recently rescued a box turtle from a neglectful owner. The turtle's skin was dry and flaky, but her overall health seems great. She's feisty, has a hard strong shell (despite the chips broken), no respiratory problems or swollen eyes, etc... I set her up with a uvb/uva light (maintaining proper heat and cool spots), and I have noticed her skin is starting to peel off. The skin underneath is soft and blackish. Originally, her skin was a neutral brown coloring. Primarily in the neck, I've noticed the skin becoming very dark.
I thought she may have bruised her neck, but it doesn't seem to bother her. She still fully extends it and can flip herself back over fine with it.
Is this common? Is she finally getting the nutrients and lighting she needs and developing healthy skin? Or is there another underlying problem that I am unaware of.
Any help or recommendations is much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
-Zach
I recently rescued a box turtle from a neglectful owner. The turtle's skin was dry and flaky, but her overall health seems great. She's feisty, has a hard strong shell (despite the chips broken), no respiratory problems or swollen eyes, etc... I set her up with a uvb/uva light (maintaining proper heat and cool spots), and I have noticed her skin is starting to peel off. The skin underneath is soft and blackish. Originally, her skin was a neutral brown coloring. Primarily in the neck, I've noticed the skin becoming very dark.
I thought she may have bruised her neck, but it doesn't seem to bother her. She still fully extends it and can flip herself back over fine with it.
Is this common? Is she finally getting the nutrients and lighting she needs and developing healthy skin? Or is there another underlying problem that I am unaware of.
Any help or recommendations is much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
-Zach