Can humans get sick from turtles?
Turtles can carry Salmonella germs in their droppings, even while looking healthy and clean. These germs can easily spread to their bodies, tank water, and habitats. People can get sick after they touch a turtle or anything in their habitats.
What’s the best way to treat shell rot in turtles?
Step 2: Clean the turtle’s shell. Using a soft toothbrush and mild soap, clean off any dirt, algae and damaged pieces of the outer layers of the scutes. After the bath, dry the turtle off as thoroughly as possible. Gently peel off anything that will come off easily. Try to scrape out the white pits.
Which is the best antiseptic for shell rot?
The antiseptic of choice is often Nolvasan (chlorhexidine) which is available from veterinary clinics (non-prescription), some pet stores and herp supply stores on the internet. Healing is noticably quicker with Nolvasan, so it is worth the effort to find some and use it.
What is the medical term for shell rot?
Shell rot is the term that is used to refer (opens in new tab) to an infection that is anywhere on your turtle or tortoise’s shell. Shell rot can occur on both the carapace (top ½ of the shell) and plastron (bottom ½ of the shell). The medical term for shell rot is ulcerative shell disease.
Where can I get medication for fin rot?
You can find this medication over the counter at your local pet store. Look for fin rot medication that is made for your type of fish, such as fin rot medication for a Betta fish or a goldfish. Follow the dosage directions on the label.
Which is the best treatment for shell rot?
Silver-based cream (silver sulfadiazine) is also effective as a topical treatment for many organisms that cause shell rot. Diluted to iced-tea color with warm water, povidone-iodine solution may be used as a flush. Povidone-iodine ointment, applied two to three times per day, may also be painted onto shell lesions for a prolonged contact time.
How to treat shell rot in aquatic turtles?
For early stage shell rot in aquatic turtles follow these steps: Scrub the area gently with a toothbrush and lukewarm water to remove any dirt. Let the shell dry. Apply either povidone-iodine or silver sulfadiazine ointment to the affected area.
Shell rot is the term that is used to refer (opens in new tab) to an infection that is anywhere on your turtle or tortoise’s shell. Shell rot can occur on both the carapace (top ½ of the shell) and plastron (bottom ½ of the shell). The medical term for shell rot is ulcerative shell disease.
How to treat mouth, shell and scale rot?
Biopsy of the affected tissues is often recommended. Treatment depends on which organisms are involved with the disease and the severity of the infection. Oral cleaning with specific medications may be necessary, but it is important to avoid additional tissue damage by overzealous cleaning of affected tissues.
