General Care Discussion :: Shell Rot.

[adam85491]

I know this has been talked about in a couple of threads, but I am a little confused and need a quick answer. Anyway, shell rot is like little white spots that grow in the turtles shell, right? I think my turtle has this but I can't take a picture. I want to put this hibiclens stuff on him, but I don't know if that's the right product to use. Is it, and where can I get it?

[industrial_girl_2000]

There are lots of pics on Austin's turtle page that hopefully will help you see what is normal & what is not:
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medshell.htm

White spots are not always a cause for concern. Sometimes they are hard water stains or a sign that the turtle will shed soon (see the pics above for examples). Both of those are not harmful, they just aren't very attractive.

[SpotsMama]

If you do need to treat for fungus or bacteria, Hibiclens is the right product. You get it at the (human) drugstore. I found it at Walgreens.

This is what has been said about how to treat if you've just got a few questionable spots: Moisten the spots with water, gently rub some hibiclense on the spots with a Q tip, let it sit for a couple of minutes, then rinse until the (not too warm, not too cold) water runs clear.