Gravid 3 toed box?

turtleman.jordan

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So it is shell rot. That's what I thought.
I don't think it was a good idea to mate her while she isn't healthy. I would suggest holding off on having the male (or anyone) housed with her for any period of time until she is healthy.
There's not much you can do about her being gravid at this point. I suggest not hibernating her this winter again and just keeping her inside to lay the eggs with small stints outside for natural sun. Keep her stress down and her heat and humidity up in a hospital tank. Are you cleaning the areas by removing loose shell/necrotic tissue gently, then cleaning the areas with an antibacterial solution and a soft toothbrush before putting the medication on? If you don't have an antibacterial solution, take povidone iodine and mix it with water. One part povidone iodine to ten part warm water. If no povidone iodine, use chlorhexidine gluconate.

I started that treatment about 3 months ago and have already seen improvement. Thanks for all your help!
 
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