Audrey15243
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Hi guys, My male reeves turtle(8yr) has been excessively shedding for almost 2 months now. At first I thought it was due to high water temps bc its really hot where I live, but then I moved him to my apartment where the air temp is 70-75degrees and his water temp stays around 75-78 degrees. Then I thought it could be stress do to the move, and new water. But it wont stop and his skin is pale compared to before. The vets around me don't really do exotics so I started dry docking him with betadine today. He is 4in. in a 40 gallon aquarium with a water heater, heat lamp, uvb light, and a filter rated for 100 gallons. I try doing 25% water changes every week. He gets different veggies a few times a week, a mix of zoomed, omega one, omega one wheatgerm, mazuri, and the flukers medly blend. He also has cuttlebone to munch on. He is acting totally normal apart from the fact that he is biting his legs and scratching at himself bc he is uncomfortable. I do have some chlorhexidine and acriflavine neutral(in powder form and I have no dosage for it). I was just wondering if anyone would have any tips on what to do. Thanks!