Unhealthy Shell or Just Shedding?

[NewtThePinkbelly]

Hey there! Me again. Just wanted your guys opinions as a worried turtle dad. I am a newer turtle owner, so let me know- does my turtle look unhealthy or is he just shedding? He is less than a year old if that influences any thoughts. Thanks!

 

[Moozillion]

I have mud and musk turtles, so I haven’t had any experience with turtles like yours.
Hopefully more knowledgeable people will be along soon!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

I'm in the same boat with @Moozillion ... Neither of us has turtles that actually shed carapace scutes.

@Toddrickfl1 @mark1 @Markw84

 

[Toddrickfl1]

Looks just like new growth and scutes about to shed to me. See what the others say though. I was told recently to add a pellet to the diet containing wheat germ (like Koi food) food and this will help shed scutes.

 

[Russian Rehab]

If you are new to turtle keeping this book is amazing! buy it used new is like $100 but i got mine for like $5 from B&N.
also the shell looks good.