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Post by reptiguy on Jan 7, 2002 18:47:14 GMT -5
About a week now the shell of my res got white. Its actually all of the shell some parts are black. But one turtle(gizmo) has more white areas on the shell than the other(gary). I keep the both on a 20gal. With full spectrum light, a 150w heater wich keeps the temp at 79-82, and a submersible heater(DJ50) There shells are not squishy or soft and they do not look sick. They actually eat alot. Also there belly has white spots.
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Post by Jennifer on Jan 7, 2002 18:57:28 GMT -5
Are these cottony-white patches? If they are it might be shell fungus, which could be dangerous. If you think it might be the safest thing to do would be to bring it to a vet. And until then you could probably use some sulfa bath that is made by tetra. I hope this helps.
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Melody
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Post by Melody on Jan 7, 2002 19:16:24 GMT -5
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Post by Webmistress on Jan 7, 2002 21:27:57 GMT -5
It does appear to sound as a type of shell fungus or shell rot. When you say full spectrum lighting, I will assume that you have both the heatlamp (which provides heat/UVA rays), and a UVB producing bulb. Be sure that there is no glass in between the uvb bulb as these filters out the important rays from the bulb, and that both lights are placed over the basking area, because other then that, a uvb bulb placed over the water area is basically useless as the rays don't pass through water either. Sometimes, when turtles get shell fungus or shell rot, they can be practically fine, with a healthy appetite, active, bright and alert eyes, and even a hard and sturdy shell. Be sure you keep the water very very clean and of course, the above lights. Once weather permits and it gets warmer outside, I suggest taking Gizmo and Gary (BTW, very cute names, I love them. ;D) outside to recieve some natural unfiltered sunlight (a great way to help treat shell fungus/rot. The link above made by Melody is awesome, check it out. For some more info on shell rot/fungus and ways to treat it, you can also check out our caresheet too: gordasturtletank.homestead.com/files/sickness.htm. Good luck and keep us posted. ;D
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Post by BlueWater on Jan 7, 2002 22:46:36 GMT -5
[shadow=blue,left,300]How often since you changed your UVB light? Sounds like you need a new one and the bulb you have now is shot. Also, increase their calcium intake. Like put some cuttlebone in their tank so they can gnaw on it. Also, you can dip some of their cricketts or meaty treats in calcium powder and hand feed it to them.[/shadow]
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Post by tony on Jan 9, 2002 20:14:30 GMT -5
this is probably a bit late but it does sound like a shell rot fungus thing is going on. i know when i bought sandy from petco ( big mistake, as most will tell u ) she had tons of white spots on her shell and i thought it was normal. but man did i learn the hard way when i found this site. they told me all kinds of stuff they even reccomended other sites i should/could visit. i was really impressed with this site so i frequently come and give my knowledge. ;D
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Post by Johari on Jan 9, 2002 21:07:29 GMT -5
I got Jasper from a shop in my town and he had BAD shell rot. but now it is all healed thanx to help from a ton of people from all over the internet.
*Johari*
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