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white fungus on turtle shell

charlie Feb 28, 2005 08:59 PM

i have a red ear and can not get rid of this white fungus on the shell. how do i get rid of it thanks

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epidemic Mar 01, 2005 08:19 AM

So long as the fungus is superficial, you can easily treat the turtle by dry docking it and applying 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate solution or tea tree oil twice daily.
Should the fungus have penetrated the surface of the shell, you will need to take your turtle to a veterinarian well versed in herpetofauna medicine for medication and debridement of the infected shell areas.
The next step would be to evaluate your husbandry methods, as to prevent a future recurrence..

Best regards,

Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.526.4856

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