Will turtle shell rot heal itself?
Shell rot is a common problem that can be treated with the right tools and knowledge. Turtles tend to get sick slowly and there for heal slowly so remember to be patient when treating a case (or be patient with your vet who is treating your turtle) because it may take weeks to completely heal.
Why is my turtles shell rotting?
Shell rot is caused by a bacterial or fungal infection that can come from water in a turtle tank that is not kept clean. The best way to prevent shell rot is really to keep your turtle’s tank clean. Invest in a good turtle filter, maintain good water quality, and change part of the water every week.
Can you use hydrogen peroxide on shell rot?
Use a Chlorohexidine solution to clean your turtle or tortoise’s shell. You can also use hydrogen peroxide, but it will cause the healing process to be even slower as it can also damage good healthy cells.
What does it mean when a turtle has shell rot?
Shell rot is the common way to say a turtle has an infection of its shell, which can be secondary to damage or poor husbandry. Wild turtles generally present dehydrated and in poor body condition with a mosscovered malodorous shell.
How long does it take for a turtle’s shell to heal?
Turtles tend to get sick slowly and there for heal slowly so remember to be patient when treating a case (or be patient with your vet who is treating your turtle) because it may take weeks to completely heal. If you have any questions please contact me.
How often should I dry dock a turtle with shell rot?
This process can be repeated in severe cases every few days. I generally dry dock turtles with shell fractures or shell rot. For shell rot cases I put them in water four one hour a day to eat and toilet then dry dock them in a soft towel with a small, shallow water bowl for the remainder of the day.
What happens if two turtles are kept together?
Often times if two or more turtles are kept together and one is slightly aggressive, shell tends to occur. This is because scuffles between turtles can cause injuries to not only the shells, but their entire bodies, too.
How long does it take for shell rot in turtles to heal?
Turtles tend to get sick slowly and there for heal slowly so remember to be patient when treating a case (or be patient with your vet who is treating your turtle) because it may take weeks to completely heal. If you have any questions please contact me. Like Vet Tails on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates and photos!
How can I tell if my turtle’s shell is rotting?
The symptoms of shell rot in pet turtles tend to be more subtle. You might see a reddish fluid under the shell plates, a slimy layer on the shell or softening, lifting, or flaking plates. The shell might be easily damaged and emit a foul-smelling odor as well.
What happens when a turtle’s shell falls off?
You may also start to see soft spots forming or even have small areas of bloody discharge. If your turtle or tortoise has a very bad shell rot, it may cause entire scutes to fall off. This would expose the bone and nerves that are underneath the hard shell covering.
This process can be repeated in severe cases every few days. I generally dry dock turtles with shell fractures or shell rot. For shell rot cases I put them in water four one hour a day to eat and toilet then dry dock them in a soft towel with a small, shallow water bowl for the remainder of the day.
