My Turtle fell today and cracked her shell. I already took her to the vet and they said they are not going to close the shell because it might become infected. They did wrap my turtle in a bandage and told me she couldn't go in water but that I should sponge her twice a day. She has antibiotics and I know how to give her those. Right now I'm confused on sponging my turtle and keeping her hydrated. Am I wetting the flesh parts of turtle? How long? How will she drink? Can I drip the water over her (not the bandage obviously) or do I need an actual sponge? Also they want me to keep her warm do I leave the basking light on at night for her as well or is just the day time fine. I have a night basking light but I don't want to start a fire. Her new container is in a weird spot because I don't want the cat or dog to be able to get to her and I cant empty her tank because fish live with her.
Thank you.