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I recently noticed these spots on the edge of my turtle's shell, is the shell rotting? If so, what can I do to help the shell get better? Also, is it normal for turtles to remain in a shaded area? I have a heating lamp for the tank, but most of the t
Thanks for reaching out about Tiny Tim and including photos. The pictures do not show signs of shell rot but the eyes appear to be enlarged. This could be due to a vitamin A deficiency, so check the diet and correct problems. If persists, a veterinary visit is recommended. Check and correct husbandry parameters. Good luck.
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I am not sure of my turtles age. I have had her for 3 yrs. Dosen't seem to be growing and I'm concerned about the underneath shell. Looks like it is splitting. She is in a 10 gal tank always by the window for sun. Is the tank to small? She eats
That hinge on her plastron (bottom shell) is normal. It is supposed to appear "split". That allows her to close up securely when she retracts her head. These turtles do not get as big as other species, but a 10 gallon tank is too small. She also needs a UVB light source. Windows will block most of the sun's beneficial rays. You can find a UVB light source in most pet stores. A popular brand is the ZooMed ReptiSun light. They are good eaters, eating a wide variety of animal protein, plant matter and commercial diets. The link below leads to a care sheet providing additional information. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Three-toed-Box-Turtle-Care-and-Information/
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My turtle is with fishes in a tank but with no land space is it ok? but i take him out of the aquarium everyday..
Thanks for your question about Bolt. I think it is great that you are taking him out to interact on a daily basis, and I would recommend that you also provide him with a haul out area in his tank. This haul out will allow him to get out of the water when he would like. This area is also important because aquatic turtles need to bask and get exposure to UV light to stay healthy. You should have both UV lighting and a basking lamp available for him above the haul out area, and the UV light should be changed every 4-6 months. If you would like to discuss Bolt’s husbandry in detail, I would be happy to do a consult with you. I hope this gives you a place to start, and thanks for using Boop by Petco!
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I was washing my red eared slider's shell and I notice the last two bottom marginal scutes are soft and wiggly.I didn't use a lot of force because I was afraid it would come right off.She had soft shell before but I just don't have the money to take
Make sure she has a good quality UV light above her no more than 12"- it should be a tube light and not a screw in kind, like a ReptiSun. Change it every 6 months. -If she won't get up to bask, make the area more inviting- put a larger platform, make sure you have a good heat light above that area, make it easy for her to get out, make sure nothing stressed her or scares her back into he water. -If it doesn't work to get her basking and then you may need to dry dock her part of the day- take her out of the water and let her bask in an empty tub or aquarium with her heat and UV lights on above her so she really dries out (make sure to leave her a cool side to go where it is not as hot so she doesn't overheat.) - You can try to soak her in dilute Betadine solution- you can purchase Betadine at the drug store and add a small amount to water to make a weak tea color and soak in water just deep enough to cover her back end 5-10 minutes once daily. This may help if their is infection unde
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I got this turtle from this lady they didn’t know nothing about turtles and I think it’s a fungal infection it’s all white and the nutrition was very bad they only gave him one pellet a day he’s a year old and It’s very small what can I do for it’s
Maintain pristine water quality and proper water temperature. Provide a basking area with a heat lamp and unfiltered UVB lighting. Feed a balanced diet including prey (feeder fish, nightcrawlers, etc), fresh greens and vegetables and commercial pellets. Provide a multivitamin and calcium supplement in powdered forms. These can be sprinkled on the food. Bits of raw beef heart can be used to stimulate the appetite. Use a soft bristled toothbrush and diluted Betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) to cleanse the shell daily. Allow for a 1 hour dry dock (keep him out of the water) after each cleaning. Ideally, he should be examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to confirm the infection and to administer medication if indicated.
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