Why do snapping turtles shed their skin and when do they stop?

Snapping turtles shed their skin mainly because they grow faster, and the original shell can no longer carry their body, so it is normal for them to shed their skin and grow larger shells. Snapping turtles shed their skin almost every year, usually from June to August, when the temperature is higher, which is the golden period for their growth and development. Crocodile turtles should change water in time when they shed their skin, because the skin will pollute the water quality and lead to poor water quality.

1. why does the snapping turtle peel

? The peeling of the snapping turtle is mainly due to the growth of the body size. The original shell and skin can not bear the present body size, so the peeling will occur. This is a normal phenomenon, and the breeder does not need to worry about it. Snapping turtles grow relatively fast and usually shed their skin once a year, starting in June and August. Breeders should change water frequently when

snapping turtles are peeling, because the skin they take off will make the water quality worse. When peeling, they can also soak in salt water once a day, which can play a role in sterilization and disinfection, and can also prevent infection with rotten skin disease. When peeling, the breeder tries to give them some high-nutrient and high-protein food, which can speed up their peeling.

2. When will the snapping turtle stop peeling

? The snapping turtle will stop peeling as an adult. As mentioned above, the peeling of the snapping turtle is mainly due to the rapid growth of its size. Adult snapping turtles do not grow too fast, so there is almost no peeling. Breeders usually need to carefully distinguish between peeling and rotten skin of snapping turtles, because the two conditions are similar, but the rotten skin will be sticky and smelly, while the peeling part is generally yellow or white.