Is this shedding normal?

[Doublenn]

Hi all! I've had my Greek for a little under a year and this is the first time I've seen any kind of shedding. I got a little worried, but saw on the forum that shedding is normal. I still wanted to get an opinion about this just because the piece on his head that's shedding off seems kind of big. Does this look normal to you? Thanks!

 

[FrankIinTheTortoise]

Hi all! I've had my Greek for a little under a year and this is the first time I've seen any kind of shedding. I got a little worried, but saw on the forum that shedding is normal. I still wanted to get an opinion about this just because the piece on his head that's shedding off seems kind of big. Does this look normal to you? Thanks!

It looks pretty normal to me.

 

[Doublenn]

It looks pretty normal to me.

Thanks! I figured, I just got a little worried. New tortoise parent

 

[FrankIinTheTortoise]

Thanks! I figured, I just got a little worried. New tortoise parent

I am as well, I got mine just 6 days ago. But don't worry, I've done a LOT of research

 

[JoesMum]

I had my Greek 47 years and skin shedding is perfectly normal

All creatures do it. Snakes do it tidily all in one go.Humans do it in tiny bits that become house dust. Tortoises do it in patches and look downright tatty at times.

No potions or treatment are needed. The old skin will rub off as your tort goes about its business

 

[Sarah2020]

Normal and do not be tempted to pull it off . It will fall off naturally. with such a young hatchling read the care sheets and soak regularly for hydration.