Why does my red ear turtle have shell rot?
Shell rot is an unfortunately common issue in turtles, even though it’s easy to avoid. It begins to develop when semi-aquatic turtles don’t get proper basking areas or heating (red ear/yellow belly sliders, map turtles, etc.) or when terrestrial turtles are in too humid or damp environments (box turtles, tortoises, etc.).
Why is my red eared slider turtle dying?
These harmful cuts are another cause of shell rot if left untreated. Whether the shell rot comes from a broken shell, a fight between two turtles, or dirty water, it needs to be treated. Red-eared sliders can die within days of getting a serious case of shell rot.
Why are the scutes falling out of my turtles shell?
As the rot gets bad, the scutes may start to fall out. Shell rot is caused by both fungal and bacterial infections. It is more common among aquatic turtle as they spend more time in a humid environment which is conducive to the growth of bacteria and fungus. Turtle shell rot usually occurs when a scratch, puncture, or crack is left untreated.
Why is my red ear slider’s shell breaking / flaking?
On one side there I believe my red ear turtle has shell rot. On one side there is a white spot, size of half a dime. On the other side along the edge It looks like a piece of the shell came off. Bleeding slightly. This… read more
Shell rot is an unfortunately common issue in turtles, even though it’s easy to avoid. It begins to develop when semi-aquatic turtles don’t get proper basking areas or heating (red ear/yellow belly sliders, map turtles, etc.) or when terrestrial turtles are in too humid or damp environments (box turtles, tortoises, etc.).
As the rot gets bad, the scutes may start to fall out. Shell rot is caused by both fungal and bacterial infections. It is more common among aquatic turtle as they spend more time in a humid environment which is conducive to the growth of bacteria and fungus. Turtle shell rot usually occurs when a scratch, puncture, or crack is left untreated.
Why does my red ear slider turtle keep shedding?
If your turtle seems to shed constantly, or if you notice cracks in his shell or skin, see a vet. Some types of shell and skin disease can develop due to inadequate nutrition or injury.
Why do turtles Peel their shells in the water?
The reason for this is that shell rot and parasitic infection are much prone to occur in the water, and so turtles that spend a higher proportion of their lives in said water, are much more at risk from this. Shell peel is thus, a natural defensive mechanism against this.
