One of my two 8 month old RES climbed out of the tank and fell to the ground (55 gallon tank on a stand) and was picked up by my Lab and dealt quite extensive damage while I was at work. Large portions of the shell are crushed and the little guy is barely hanging on. I have put him into a 5 gallon bucket with a few shredded paper towels for bedding and moved him to the warmest part of the house. After looking online, we put betadine and cream water-based neosporin on the wounds. Unfortunately, getting to a vet at this current time isn't an option. If he's still with us on Monday I will try to find a herp friendly vet in my area (Sunrise, FL).
Any suggestions on what to do?
Should I do anything with my other RES? Obviously prevent future escapes, but my roommate who found him put him back in the tank at first (before wounds were treated) and I'm not sure if I should change the water or anything to prevent a possible infection of the non-escapee.
My dog threw up a few times after the accident. Should I worry about her at all? I know turtles, especially the smaller ones, can have diseases.
Any help would be appreciated...although the outlook is pretty grim.
Paul
