How do you treat a turtle shell injury?

Wounds should be flushed with saline or appropriately diluted chlorhexidine or povidone iodine. Surface material should be gently debrided. Wound care may initially require regular daily attention. Light wound dressings may be applied.

Can a turtle survive with a damaged shell?

Step # 2: Keep Them Dry. If your turtle lives in any water, you need to keep them dry until their shell heals. Water from their tank can cause bacteria and debris to continually enter the cracks.

Can shell rot heal itself?

Shell rot is a common problem that can be treated with the right tools and knowledge. Turtles tend to get sick slowly and there for heal slowly so remember to be patient when treating a case (or be patient with your vet who is treating your turtle) because it may take weeks to completely heal.

Can you use hydrogen peroxide on turtles?

Use a Chlorohexidine solution to clean your turtle or tortoise’s shell. You can also use hydrogen peroxide, but it will cause the healing process to be even slower as it can also damage good healthy cells.

How do you apply iodine to a turtle shell?

Apply betadine on the affected area (you can use the normal betadine – these are the same as those advertised for shell rot) and let your turtle dry off away from water for about 20 minutes so the medicine can be absorbed. Do this step for only 2-3 days because betadine can inhibit shell growth.

How do you take care of an injured turtle?

If the turtle you found is injured, gently collect the turtle and put it in a clean, dry container in a warm but shaded area away from pets or potential predators. Do not attempt to apply any type of first aid. Give us a call, shoot us an email, or contact a qualified reptile vet in your area for assistance.

Can you put coconut oil on a turtle’s shell?

-Soak turtles in plain water first for 10-15 minutes so they drink it instead of the oily water. -In meantime, to second tub add 3 teaspoons coconut oil and 2 teaspoons olive oil to warm water and stir to mix. You can always add more later if needed.

Why is my red eared slider shell turning white?

Most of the time your turtle’s shell is turning white due to hard water. You can fix this by using distilled/treated water and by cleaning the turtle’s shell. It may be due to a fungal infection as well. This can be treated through OTC topical medication.

What causes shell rot in red eared sliders?

What Causes Shell Rot In Red Eared Sliders? Shell rot is caused by a bacterial or fungal infection that can come from water in a turtle tank that is not kept clean. Since red-eared sliders are around water all the time, they are prone to these infections especially when there’s a previous wound on the shell.