My tortoise's skin's getting redder than usual gradually, see photos for details. His shell is also a bit red, but otherwise he is still very active and crawling.
Basic Info:
How big is your turtle? 7 inch
How long have you had it? since 2007, October 5
What is the water temperature? 28 Degrees Celsius
Did you use a thermometer? No
Are you using a water heater? Yes
How much water is in there? The tank is 125 L, but water depth is only 5cm or something right now
Are you using a water conditioner? No, my country doesn't need that
Are you using any filtration? No
What is the basking temperature? /
Is there a basking light? Yes
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? Yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? Stone?
Is there a UVB light? Yes
What have you been trying to feed it? It has accidentally eaten beef 6 years ago. It won't eat other things moderately afterwards. He eats beef, shrimp, and cranberries, sometimes some fruits and veggies.
When was the last time your turtle ate? A few minutes ago.
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 125L
Is the tank near a window? 1m away from it
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? Moderate activity, I'd say
Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? We all know it's possible blood poisoning according to the forum but I need to be sure that vet is the right choice, because it would be a very hard thing to find a vet in my place
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? No, very active as usual
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Can anyone suggest if the condition is indeed blood poisoning and is a vet visit needed?
