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Rhemil
at Tue Apr 6 00:16:58 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Rhemil ]
Acriflavine has been shown to help shell rot in some map turtles, it might be worth a try. (I'm surprised the betadine has not done more).
Additionally, you could try saltwater soaks. I have treated some fungal infections in shells in this manner; soak the turtle in saltwater just deep enough to cover the shell for about 20 minutes once or twice a day. CAUTION: this is somewhat rough on the eyes of freshwater turtles, so you may need to flush them GENTLY with fresh water during the soaks. Hopefully, if the water is shallow enough, the turtle will lift its head above the surface.
--'Rhemil'
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