Urgent Care :: Weird black spot on turtle? Shell rot?

[MacTur]

Hi guys. I don't know how urgent is this, but I just spotted a dark thing on my Leviathan's abdominal plastron. Nothing else is diferent other than that and a bit of pink on her (I think it's fast growth related). She has been eating her veggies like a pig as usual and swimming with no problem. I let her dry and sunbathe outside for an hour or so a day. Does it look like rot? Should I isolete her from my other girl?


I don't have an especialized vet nearby, so your opinion would be very appriciated before I take the long trip to get to one.

How big is your turtle? Around 6 in
How long have you had it? 4 yrs
What is the water temperature? 75F
Did you use a thermometer? Yes
Are you using a water heater? No
How much water is in there? 7-10 gallons (Working in something way bigger)
Are you using a water conditioner? Yes
Are you using any filtration? Yes

What is the basking temperature? Not sure
Is there a basking light? No
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? Yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? It a plastic dock
Is there a UVB light? No
She gets plenty of sunlight from her yard trips and a window beside the tank.

I hate that my first long post has to be to figure out if there's something wrong with my little one...
But I hate even more not knowing

(Sorry if English sucks. It's not my first language)

[steve]

Is it that splotch near the middle? Not sure if it's anything, was it part of her markings when she was smaller?

[MacTur]

Hi, Steve
Not sure.... I never really looked that close. They were my dad's until recently (He sort of kicked them out). I used to only feed them back then but I take care of them full time now. I noticed while I was cleaning their tank. It's not soft or smelly or anything. There are no other symptoms. Can their patterns be asymmetrical like that?
Thanks

[steve]

Yes, their patterns are unique like fingerprints. They'll become brown blotches as they get older, you can already see that in the other ones.

[MacTur]

That's pretty cool, actually
So I shouldn't be worried?
Thank you again

[steve]

If it's the marking, then it's normal but I can't tell from the picture.

[MacTur]

Okay. Thanks for the aid, brother. This forum is a real help.
I guess I'll just keep an eye on her. I'll keep updating if anything happens.

Anything else I could look for?

[steve]

Any change in texture and remember, it should get darker brown and blotchier and stay firm. Any other color (green, red, pink) is not normal.

[MacTur]

There's a bit of pink around the yellow of her belly, but not on the spot (it shows a bit in the picture). I read a similar thing in the forum concerning a similar pinkness on the belly. They said it was just a growth thing.... Is that right?

[steve]

It could be. Also could be an abrasive basking area or bacteria.

[MacTur]

That's sounds like no fun... What else should I look for if that was it?
The other girl also has a bit of pink under her.

[steve]

Pretty much what was mentioned above.

[MacTur]

Oh. Right.
Well thank you, man. This is all real kind of you. I'll keep an eye out for the girls in case anything comes up.