Urgent Care :: Fostering RES with possible RI need info

[xjazminx]

what causeS RI?

[xjazminx]

and also can it be passed on from turtle to turtle?
i had a sick RI baby turtle... however i didnt know it was sick of RI until now.. and i kept both turtles together.. and now my other turtle is showing some symptoms aswell... did the one that die infect this one?

[marisa]

Yes, RI's are contagious, so if you have a turtle that's showing symptoms of having one, it's best to separate the sick one and give him a set-up with temps that are warmer than normal (water about 82F, basking area 91-92F)---the added warmth will boost his immune system to fight the infection. Most often a herp vet is needed to prescribe antibiotics to kill off the infection.

If your other turtle is showing symptoms of an RI, keep him warm find a herp vet to take him to.

RIs are often caused by prolonged exposure to temps that are too cool (including cool breezes). A turtle that's not healthy will have a weakened immune system that will make him more susceptible to contracting an RI easily.

[imderanged]

That really cool you get to go to such a well respected vet....and maybe you and the turtle would get on TV! The turtle rescue could get national exposure!