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Bakersfield Turtle with Shell Rot (Advice Wanted)

Discussion in 'Fish Diseases & Cures' started by Anonymous, Nov 16, 2008.

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  1. Anonymous

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    Does anyone here live in Bakersfield? I need help I have a sick turtle with shell rot and want to know if I'm doing the right thing. Please help me save this little guy!
     
    Anonymous, Nov 16, 2008
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  2. Anthony

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    Re: Need help!

    Does he have a place in his tank to get dry ?

    These steps should fix your little guy.

    Allow the turtle to dry out, and scrape the fungus off with a butter knife
    Apply betadine to the site
    Apply neosporin to the site
    Keep the turtle dry for several hours, before returning it to the tank.

    You may also want to add some Pimafix and Melafix to his water (That he swims in).
     
    Anthony, Nov 16, 2008
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    Outdated post without answering whether he has adequate access to "land".
    locking until addtl. information has been received (you can pm me to re-open this so addt'l info can be added) ;)
     
    MOD_Dawn, Mar 29, 2009
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