How big is your turtle? 1 inch
How long have you had it? 2 weeks
What is the water temperature? 75-79
Did you use a thermometer? Yes
Are you using a water heater? Yes
How much water is in there? 30 gallons
Are you using a water conditioner? No
Are you using any filtration? Yes
What is the basking temperature? 90
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? Turtle topper And resin type rock formation in tank.
Is there a UVB light? Yes
I have had two precious little hatchlings for a couple of weeks now. Both seem to be in perfect health as far as they are active, eating, swimming, basking and have normal feces. When they first arrived, I noticed that one had a small raised place on the back of his neck right in front of his shell. It thought it might have been caused by him irritating it by rubbing his neck against his shell during transit. I could see what appeared to be a tiny pinpoint sized spot on the skin of his neck right under the fold that covered it. I soaked him in sulfa dip and put some antibacterial ointment on it for a few days. It seemed to be getting better. I could no longer see the little sore spot. But today I notice that his neck looks swollen once again. I can not tell if there is an actual bump on his neck or just the folded skin where it attaches to his shell. Normally an abscess appears as a hard lump but this looks more like the skin that folds around his neck is puffy or swollen. It doesn't affect his head movements and is only visible when he has his head stretched out. He is a bit more shy and does not bask as much as the other hatchling and I am trying to isolate him under the UVB light in hopes this might help. I really don't have access to a herp vet locally, because I am afraid to take in such a small hatchling for fear of problems with the laws concerning having RES turtles here in TN. I don't want to risk any chance of them taking my baby away from me!!! Is there any advice that you can give me for treatment. Is this a common condition?
Please see the photos that I have included.