Turtle talk (2)
Turtle talk (2)2007-11-24 2:02:52
You could have a water issue. If not changing enough, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate could build up to levels where they are affecting the skin and the eyes. If overchanging or your city has very high levels of chlorine/chloramine in the water, that could affect skin and eyes (think of the over-chlorinated pools you've been in).
Hope this helps
turtles will go in the water when they need too
i never use light for mine had no problems with them
if your unsure about there skin consult your local pet store
but you need to keep water clean an wash hands every time you handle them good luck
UVB lighting is essential for the growth of all turtles and tortoises. Without it they can easily get a disease called MBD which is basically a calcium deficantcy and can end up dieing. If they live outside then obviously they dont need a light but if they live inside even part time then yes a uv light is defiantly recommended
turtles will only eat what is in the water,i feed my turtle pellets.turtles shed there skin, that might be what that is.turtles need the UV light regardles of what people say,and your water is probably to cold so they like the heat.