Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 9:35 am Re: Help to identify
None specific that I can think of but it's pretty easy... I would get a 2 small tubs that can fit the turtle. Fill both with water that is the same or slightly warmer than regular tank temp. Use something like Hibiclens aka Chlorhexidine. It's soapy, but works well. Get a toothbrush or a small but soft scrubbing brush. Hold turtle just over the tub from rear in water with one hand (so they can't bite you). !!! Keep the turtle just over the water because they will be difficult to hold. She will be even more slippery from the Hibiclens/algae and she will kick and scratch like crazy. Gently scrub and don't let the turtle drink the Hibiclens or dirty water. Take her to the next tub for a rinse then put her someplace clean, warm and dry. The shell doesn't need to spotless, so repeat the next day if you want.
You can do this with just water, especially if it is just algae on the shell and you want to clear it up a bit but take the time to inspect it.