How long does a turtle take to molt its shell?
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A turtle shell molt takes a week to 3 months, differing by species and age. Molting is normal as the growing shell sheds the old and grows a fitting new one; young turtles grow fast and molt more often. Molt speed also depends on care; comfortable environment and ample food speed it.