Why is my tortoise shedding head scales? Is the temperature too high?

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Coopy has this scale shedding on his head.Is this normal?Is it because the temp is too hot?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Shedding of the skin is normal in tortoises. If the skin is shedding in large pieces though, this could indicate a degree of dehydration. The basking spot for Coopy should range between 90 F and 100 F. The rest of the cage can have a gradient from about 68 F to 80 F.

Why is my tortoise shedding head scales? Is the temperature too high?

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