My name is Marina and I have my environmental science degree with a focus on herp ecology along with 20+ years of reptile husbandry experience. I have worked with over 250 different reptile species and have even studied many of them in their native habitats inside and outside of the United States. I have also won an award for my research study on the spatial ecology and multiscale habitat selection of the black spiny tailed iguana in Florida.
It can be quite alarming to see parts of your pet turtle’s shell start to flake off, turn white, or feel soft. Sometimes, the peeling or flaking of the sh... Read more.