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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:21 pm   The usual "what's wrong with my turtle's shell" post

First time poster and i'll start with the usual "what's wrong with my turtle's shell" post.
He/she has a 4,5 cm long shell and had already some white spots when i got him/her. Those are some photos i took recently and i hope that someone can help me identify the problem. btw he/she is active, eats all the time and basks everyday.
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This photo was taken the day i got her/him 3 months ago---> Image
The only good thing is that he/she has been shedding some scutes (that i have found floating in his tank) and i hope that its just the scutes changing color before dropping off... (wishful thinking i know :roll: )
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:28 pm   Re: The usual "what's wrong with my turtle's shell" post

It looks like either fungus or a mineral deposit.
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Post Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:22 am   Re: The usual "what's wrong with my turtle's shell" post

That would be a fungas your turtle has. Its best you dry dock him for about 15days. Repti Turtle Sulfa Dip is good to help treat it but you wanna get a good fungal cream like lamisil which my vet recomends to treat fungas in fections.
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Post Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:34 pm   Re: The usual "what's wrong with my turtle's shell" post

Welcome to the site! If you have access to a vet, look into Silver sulfadiazine cream. However, make sure your tank is in good order - filtration, uvb, basking, etc.
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Post Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:55 am   Re: The usual "what's wrong with my turtle's shell" post

thank you for the welcome! Unfortunately i have no access to a vet :( i tried using bedadin and maybe make him/her some salty baths because i have heard that they are quite effective. The good thing is that (s)he is very active and has an amazing appetite! A break down of my setup: I have a mini filter, a uvb and a heat lamp, a thermostat and change partialy the water every 3-4 days and completely each month. (S)He lives inside aproximately 15lits of water and his/her shell measures up to 4,5cm.
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Post Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:42 pm   Re: The usual "what's wrong with my turtle's shell" post

I don't think salt has proven effective. Any kind of vet should have some, it doesn't have to be a herp vet.
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