strange twitching behavior and flaking skin

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RobinGillam

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My Russian Tort is twitching when he rests. His arms twitch lightly. I have no clue what's wrong. Is this normal?

And his skin is flaking, is that normal too?

sorry I post so many questions on the forums, I'm just a concerned first time mother. And I want my Jojo to be a happy and healthy little fella :D
 

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Are his arms twitching, or is he just pulling them in an out a little - like a slight pumping movement? That is very normal. The flaking skin is very normal as well.
 

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Yea, a pumping movement. Thanks, it's good to know Jojo is okay. I got him from Petsmart so I have been watching him VERY closely for ANY problems. Just want to make sure this can't become serious. :]
 

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Tortoises shed in pieces, not in one whole piece like snakes. Their arms will pump like bellows to help in their breathing.
 
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