Sticking to one species per tank may not have had anything to do with this incident. Both of these species are native to the US and may inhabit the same water. It may have been a factor, but not the only one. Don't forget about the number of turtles in the tank. How many are there and how much room is there? Also, if there is a large sixe difference between the turtles that can lead to trouble... as can battling males. It could've happened between two RES's... I've heard some people report that they've had RES become very aggressive to other turtles as they grow (I don't know if it's true, but some have said that). Sometimes things just happen, just keep them seperate from now on because you know there are aggression issues.



Anyway, there are things you can do at home, although you should still seek a vet if the wound is bad enough. I would dry tank him for most of the day, putting him in a seperate tank for water and swimming for two one-hour sessions at least until the wound stops bleeding and starts to heal. Also apply a topical antibiotic to the wound. Good luck.

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