Other Turtle Discussion :: cleaning the shell

[tbs00152]

I was wondering how u clean the turtles shell?

[yertle_the_girl_turtle]

umm... Try going to the place you bought your turtle (or Petsmart ) and asking for soap and scrubs for turts. than put the soap stuff on and gently scrub.

[steve]

DO NOT USE SOAP.

In most cases, it is not necessary to clean a shell. If it does have a slimy build up, use a clean towel and wipe it off. If there is algae and you want to remove it (its usually not harmful), use a new toothbrush and scrub it off.

[Hoooneylynn]

Never used soap with ANYTHING. That includes cleaning your tank, dock, etc... Never EVER use soap.

If you want to clean her shell, just use a toothbrush and brush very GENTLY.

[xsavingsaturdayx]

Yeah, soap is a bad idea...

[Rocky YBS]

never, never use soap. i always use a toothbrush(clean, new)!

[turtle nut]

never soap is bad

[scripta_elegans]

I have a special soft towel that I just wash it hot water. i wipe the kids shells every week when I clean the aquarium. One seems to like it even.