The time for a turtle to molt its shell is not fixed, and it is related to the metabolism of the turtle. If the metabolism is fast, the molting of the shell will be fast. If the metabolism is slow, the shell molting will be slow. If it is fast, it will take two weeks, and if it is slow, it will take two months. Turtle shelling is a normal peeling and shelling phenomenon, usually once every two years. It is a metabolic phenomenon. If the turtle shell becomes soft and starts to fall off in pieces, it means it is time to molt.

What you need to pay attention to during the turtle's shell change:

1. Supplement nutrition: During the turtle's shell change, you must first pay attention to supplement nutrition. Because the main component of turtle shell is calcium, it needs to be supplemented with calcium. There are many ways to supplement calcium. You can add calcium powder to food or feed some egg shells. In addition, basking in the sun can also promote calcium absorption.

2. Cleaning: Since shelling is not a one-time event and needs to be changed little by little, there are often some debris in the breeding container. It is best to clean it out during cleaning to avoid contamination. water quality. And maintaining a clean and sanitary environment is also very helpful for the health of the turtle.

3. Avoid disturbing: In order to ensure that the turtle can safely change its shell, it must not be disturbed during the process, and no human help is required, because this can easily cause the turtle to be injured, and even the affected area may be infected by bacteria, thus causing the turtle to become sick. If you want to help, use a soft toothbrush and brush a little bit.