How do you treat bad shell rot?
Antibiotic cover is essentially in severe shell rot cases or if the shell has been fractured. Topical antibiotics such as silver sulfazadine cream applied daily can be enough for many cases. If they need systemic treatment as well I generally use ceftazadine injection.
What to do about white spots on Terrapin’s shell?
This terrapin has multiple small white spots on her upper shell. Keep him dry for 20 out of 24 hours for around 5 days and observe his appetite (eats pellets inside the water). Rinse away the ointment and anti-fungal washes from the shell daily. Apply anti-fungal wash and cream. Feed in a separate tank. Isolate from eating tank. No swimming.
Why does my terrapin turtle have shell rot?
Shell rot can occur after periods in dirty water, or when a turtle does not have access to basking spot where it can completely dry off. Do not mistake algae growth on the shell, or shedding for shell rot. Shell rot is associated with an “eaten away” shell look, a cheesy appearance, and a unpleasant smell.
Why does my turtle’s shell turn white when I wash it?
To summarize: most of the time your turtle’s shell is turning white due to hard water. you can fix this through using distilled/treated water and by cleaning the turtle’s shell. it may be due to a fungal infection as well. this can be treated through OTC topical medication. it may be due to a lack of UV-B light.
Why are my Terrapins eyes swollen and crusty?
Increase the water and basking temperatures 2 or 3 degrees, and ensure the turtle has access to a dry basking spot, and that the enclosure has no lid. Consider “dry docking” larger, more hardy species for up to an hour a day. Swollen and crusty eyes are a symptom of Vitamin A deficiency.
This terrapin has multiple small white spots on her upper shell. Keep him dry for 20 out of 24 hours for around 5 days and observe his appetite (eats pellets inside the water). Rinse away the ointment and anti-fungal washes from the shell daily. Apply anti-fungal wash and cream. Feed in a separate tank. Isolate from eating tank. No swimming.
Shell rot can occur after periods in dirty water, or when a turtle does not have access to basking spot where it can completely dry off. Do not mistake algae growth on the shell, or shedding for shell rot. Shell rot is associated with an “eaten away” shell look, a cheesy appearance, and a unpleasant smell.
Why does my turtle’s shell have white spots on it?
An easy way to tell if your turtle shell’s white spots or chalky residue is to put a little bit of plain white vinegar onto the affected parts of its shell and see if it fizzes. This is a sure sign that its calcium carbonate and due to hard water.
Increase the water and basking temperatures 2 or 3 degrees, and ensure the turtle has access to a dry basking spot, and that the enclosure has no lid. Consider “dry docking” larger, more hardy species for up to an hour a day. Swollen and crusty eyes are a symptom of Vitamin A deficiency.
