Why is my turtles skin white?
Fuzzy white or gray patches on your turtle’s skin may indicate fungal infection. Skin fungus is often caused by poor water quality or an inadequate basking area.
Why does my red ear slider have white spots?
Red eared sliders – large one on bottom has mineral deposits. Something you may notice in your pet’s tank is white deposits accumulating on any area of glass that water has dried on. If this is the case, chances are you have hard water. Hard water contains high amounts of calcium carbonate and magnesium.
Why does my red ear slider turtle keep shedding?
A small amount of skin shedding (peeling) is normal, but if it is over much of the turtle’s skin, or goes on for a long time, it could indicate a problem. Overfeeding and overheating can cause excessive shedding. So can too much ammonia in the water. Even water that looks sparkling clean can contain too much ammonia.
Is it normal for a turtle’s shell to turn white?
If your turtle’s shell is white, don’t flip out just yet. The good news is that this is pretty common. The better news is that it’s pretty easy to fix. Why Is My Turtle’s Shell Turning White? More often than not, if it’s your turtle’s shell that is the problem (and not its’ skin) and it looks chalky, it’s due to hard water.
What causes white spots on a turtle’s neck?
Appearing as either small patches or large areas, white spots can also be present on the neck and legs. In general, they have three main causes: mineral deposits, shell rot, and shedding of the skin and scutes.
Red eared sliders – large one on bottom has mineral deposits. Something you may notice in your pet’s tank is white deposits accumulating on any area of glass that water has dried on. If this is the case, chances are you have hard water. Hard water contains high amounts of calcium carbonate and magnesium.
Why does a red ear slider turtle have skin peeling off?
The process involves sloughing off scutes—those scale-like plates on the shell—to accommodate body growth by making way for new, larger scutes. Some pet owners think their turtles are sick when they see the process under way, because it can look as if the turtle’s skin is peeling off.
What to do about red ear slider shell rot?
If the shell rot has a foul odor, apply an antibacterial or antibiotic cream (silver sulfadiazine ointment or 2% mupirocin ointment) to the affected area as well. Do this twice a day for a week. Make sure to keep the turtle away from water after swabbing for 30-40 minutes to let the medicine work.
What to do if your red ear slider turtle is molting?
Resist the urge to “help” him with his molt by pulling off the skin—your turtle knows what he’s doing and will molt as he’s supposed to. Also be prepared to clean molted skin out of the tank regularly to avoid clogging your filter. Red-eared sliders need both water for swimming and a warm basking area for drying out.
