Hi, my RES has shell rot. Could anyone please recommend some remedies, treatments, etc...?
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Remedy for shell rot?
Dave.W
Oct 12, 2003 01:29 PM
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jurassicjr
Oct 13, 2003 05:52 PM
It depends on whether the rot is due to a fungal infection or a bacterial infection. If it's fungus, it tends to be symmetrical and often covers the shape of the scute and can be treated with over-the-counter anti-fungal such as clotrimazole 1%, with a daily application and keeping the turtle dry except for feeding and soaks. On the other hand, if it's a bacterial infection it will need injectible antibiotics to heal properly. Some shells rot from the inside out and need intensive care, so it's best to take your turtle to a herp vet immediately to find the course of action. You can find a vet listed at anapsid.org. You can find several diseased shell photos at my website:
JurassicJunior.
jurassicjr
Oct 13, 2003 05:56 PM
Oops, links didn't show up w/my HTML code.
www.anapsid.org for vets.
www.livejournal.com/users/jurassicjunior for rot photos.
Wendy Browne
GCTTS Director
www.gctts.org
