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http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/shellrot.htm
Exposes the chemicals used to treat shell rot in some confiscated turtles. Many used by my vet, incuding silvadene, betadine, and iodine violet. The animals were kept in a dry tank, like mine was.

http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/hypervitaminosisA.htm
Silvadene was copiously used to treat skin lesions caused by hypovitaminosis a. Her shell was not too bad, she probably was not deficient in calcium like mine was. She shows some edema swelling, like mine did. So, vitamin a excess or deficiency can manifest in skin conditions. It is up to a professional to determine the type, extent, and corresponding treatment.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B75K1-4K310CK-5&_user=10&_coverDate=07/31/2003&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=22c781cdcaedb4faebdef53c4da43ac4
Links bacterial, fungal diseases, and vitamin a. Didn't need to pay $30 for it, I don't need proof.

Bottomline: Take your animal to the vet, to diagnose and treat what may lie beneath. Internet advice does not address specifics. An animal should not be medicated based on the diagnosis of another, but consider all possibilities when symptoms creep up, just to play safe.
Let a vet determine what applies, and does not, in each case.

Wanda

Um, I think that you should read that article on HYPERvitaminosis (NOT HYPOvitaminosis) again.

http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/hypervitaminosisA.htm

Thanks.

Well, Steph..

You sound like a very knowledgeable, experienced owner of boxies. I will even steal your rights to build my pen to look like your charming jungle

But, I am sure you can take further questions on the exact diagnosis, causes, and treatment of shell rot to the reptilian specialist I know you visit

Wanda

Because this is a written forum there is no way of fully understanding the intended intonation of wording. I believe we are all hear because we are interested in getting the accurate information and frequently request clarification because we are trying to understand what the others are saying. Given this we tend to ask others to provide the source of information to insure that there is a scientific basis or supported long term practice in the information that is stated. Because of this, and the wide array of people who participate on the forum, we can take information to our vets and ask them about it. We can also look at the information that is provided to see if it would help us to better keepers. But this doesn't mean we will all agree or fully understand one another, though we do try.

For myself, I would rather be challenged on a practice or an interpretation of something that I've read in order to clarify an issue. This helps me think through what I was trying to communicate. Please understand that that is the overall intent and don't be offended.

fingers got ahead of brain!

Just never let a quest for wisdom turn into a display of lack of it.

In order for Joe/Jane Schmoe to question 37 years of board certified, avian and reptilian specialization, we have some measuring up to do...

http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/luciedove/vpost?id=711362

http://www.herpvetconnection.com/connect.shtml

Wanda