What does it mean when a turtles shell is peeling?

We have two red eared sliders, Both of them in the same tank , And I noticed when I clean the tank small yellowish clear chunks in the water, And also the shells look like they are peeling off the very outside layer of their shell. Does anybody know what this means?

What does it mean when a turtles shell is peeling?
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Hope it helps.
Reply:don't worry its good its just them shedding.its just a sign that there growing. believe me i went to the vet and they even said that.
Reply:Your turtle is growing!!!
Reply:I agree with amanda, but to add, do not help the peeling process. that could be harmful to them. you can also tell if he/she is growing by a slight seperation between the scutes, it is expanding for new shell growth.
Reply:do you put something in the water totake the chlorine out?? I know chlorine can burn fish scales so I assume it would harm the turtles shells too.
Reply:Turtles shed their skin just like snakes but they do it in small patches at a time on their legs and shell. This is normal. Make sure they have a rough surface like a rock that they can rub up against to aide them in this process.
Reply:The turtles may just be growing. Turtles shed the most outer layer of their shells when they are growing.



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