flaky skin

anna m · 19-10-2008, 10:12 PM

I have 2 lovely Hermanns. Both boys. Both have really flaky skin. All over their legs and neck. Can anything be done about this? Should I use some E45 cream?

Zoomer · 19-10-2008, 10:20 PM

hello and welcome there's a similar thread on the subject here hope that helps.

anna m · 19-10-2008, 10:30 PM

Thanks. I was worried. Seems that this is normal for this time of year.

Zoomer · 19-10-2008, 10:48 PM

Your welcome I'm a newbie but noticed the other thread on the subject.
I have lots to learn about tortoises,this forum is very good and everyone seems very helpful.

sandy · 20-10-2008, 08:18 AM

Just posted this on the thread below.

Tortoises lose skin just like other reptiles do, but in pieces not all in one go. Provided there is no redness underneath, then leave well enough alone. Its all normal for tortoises.
Dont pull the skin off, dont put anything on the skin.

19-10-2008, 10:12 PM	#1
anna m Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4,091	flaky skin I have 2 lovely Hermanns. Both boys. Both have really flaky skin. All over their legs and neck. Can anything be done about this? Should I use some E45 cream?

19-10-2008, 10:30 PM	#3
anna m Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4,091	Flaky skin Thanks. I was worried. Seems that this is normal for this time of year.

20-10-2008, 08:18 AM	#5
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Just posted this on the thread below. Tortoises lose skin just like other reptiles do, but in pieces not all in one go. Provided there is no redness underneath, then leave well enough alone. Its all normal for tortoises. Dont pull the skin off, dont put anything on the skin. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

19-10-2008, 10:20 PM	#2
Zoomer Member Incubating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 210	hello and welcome there's a similar thread on the subject here hope that helps.

19-10-2008, 10:48 PM	#4
Zoomer Member Incubating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 210	Your welcome I'm a newbie but noticed the other thread on the subject. I have lots to learn about tortoises,this forum is very good and everyone seems very helpful.

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