General Care Discussion :: May i brush their shell???

[b3nnyl3n4]

May i brush their shell???
because their shell is dirty, i use tooth brush and brush them gentlely
may i brush their shell???
please answer me ok....

[emma]

Yes. Brushing their shell every once in a while is OK.

[mikee]

Yes you can. I brush mine when they get a little algea and or dirty. I might suggest that you use some table salt diluted in warm water. Use a soft tooth-brush and get it over quickly as they do not like it. When you get through brushing it leave it on long enough to dry.

[SpotsMama]

"Gently" is the operative word here. Their shells are sensitive - especially the seams. Imagine how it would feel on a very sensitive part of your own skin and you'll understand how gently you must proceed.

[industrial_girl_2000]

Brushing is ok if it is dirty....use an old "soft" toothbrush or a toothbrush that is made for babies.

What do you need to brush off the shell? Just curious, because I haven't had to brush my turtle's shell all that often.

[marisa]

You can also wipe the shell with a soft cloth (like a piece of an old clean towel).

[TurtleObsession28]

oops, i brushed mine once, and i think i did it to hard

[b3nnyl3n4]

thx for the answer...

i'll make them clean by using toothbrush gently...
i know they don't like so much, but i have to brush them to keep them clean...

thx for sharing everybody...

[biomanz]

How about an electric toothbrush with SOFT bristles