Is it healthy for scales to peal on a tortoise's head?

Roo

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I've recently noticed a scale peeling back on the side of my baby horsefield's head.
I know tortoises shed but this doesn't seem normal? Hes not in pain from what I can tell, it's been sticking out for a few days now though and I'm not sure if I should do anything about it. I've uploaded a photo, he's asleep in it and it's a little dark but you can see the white scale lifting behind his eye.
Any advise would be great! image.jpg
 

SunnySideUp

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That just looks like normal shedding to me. Sometimes shed scales are a bit stubborn to come off, but just give it some time. Unless the skin beneath the scale looks reddened or raw, it should be fine.
 
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