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take a look at my other posts with images to see what you think let me know thanks .

I was pretty brief with my last post, so I'll reply just one more time. I hope you don't mind.

IN MY HUMBLE OPINION, you have the beginnings of fungal shell infections. Fungal infections can take many forms, and they can be hard to diagnose.
Here's are some reasons for my opinion.
- It's too coincidental in my mind that two of your turtles have a similar problem.
- Fungi usually exploit imperfections in the shell. In your younger turtle, it appears as if the abnormal coloring is under some shell "flaking" sometimes associated with growth. In the adult turtle, the coloring is on the older shell growth with more wear and tear.
- I'm assuming that you scrubbed the turtles and it's still there. Dirt or hard water deposits should come off with scrubbing.
- Lastly, I've seen fungal infections that looked exactly like what your younger turtle has.

This is why I recommended Chlorhexidine. It has antifungal properties. Also, in case it is a bacterial infection, it has antibacterial properties. Bacterial infections are typically "wetter", though, and have an associated smell. There are some other treatments for fungal infections, but Chlorhexidine is cheap, easy to get, and very safe. Scrub daily with a soapy solution for two weeks.

There are MANY causes for fungal or bacterial shell infections. Two of the biggest ones are; the enclosure has an improper humidity level and the turtle has limited access to direct natural sunlight.

I agree with Steph that you should read all that you can. It's extremely difficult for anyone to tell you what to do on this forum, hence why you're not getting replies. If anyone claims to know exactly what you should do, or exactly what the problem is, BEWARE! Your question is too difficult to answer definitively based on the very limited information that we have. I've only written my humble opinion of what I THINK it COULD be. Chlorhexidine scrubs may help, and shouldn't hurt. That's why I recommend it. If you really need a solid, definitive answer...see a Vet., or two.

Good luck.

thank you for ur help yes i have been scrubing and i got to tell you its look alot better. ill have my buddy look at them ,hes a rep vet. and then we can take it from there