Second that! Get them to vet ASAP. They must have the wounds cleaned, dressed, and IM(inter muscular) antibiotics started immediately. During the healing process keep them in rubbermaid tubs with absolutely nothing abrasive in them. Put an external powerfilter on the side of the tub for maximum filtration. Change the water frequently as well. I would also add Melafix (antibacterial), Pimafix (antifungal), and a small amount of rock salt to the water. The addition of these will induce quick healing. These should be available at your local pet/fish store. When I have turtles who get injuries to their feet, normally from an act of aggression from another turtle, I do not even put a basking site in the rubbermaid tub. I keep them in a 100% clean aqueous environment for speedy recovery. I do however keep UVA/UVB bulbs over the water for 14 hrs a day. I personally use a 75 watt ZooMed bulb per rehab tub. I personally feel the basking site presents an abrasive surface or can lead to the turtles putting their injuries into any feces, etc. they may expell onto the basking site. With using UV lights, keeping the water extra clean, addition of agents into water, I have not had any problems with fungal infection during the healing process. Keep the turtles in separate rehab tubs while healing and do not reintroduce them to one another until the healing is absolutely complete and a tougher dark grey skin covers the healed area. If it is still light grey/pink it is too early and the wounds could reopen or be reopened by another turtle. Good luck, hope this helps



-JG

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