How long does a Chinese pond turtle take to molt?

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A Chinese pond turtle’s molt generally takes 1 to 3 months. Molting is normal as the turtle grows, and with enough food and nutrition it molts faster, so feed it well during this time.

Never pull the old skin off by hand, as that can injure the turtle; let it molt on its own.

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