Help! Baby red eared slider

[clemmentiny]

I was cleaning my little guys tank and put him in my bigger tank with the "big kids" my 3-4 inch sliders. Well going back to check on him I found him being bullied and attacked by one of them. I pulled him out to see they had snacked on the bak of his shell. I looked up that it won't grow back BUT is he going to be ok? I'm very nervous. Help please with any input. I don't see any broken/ripped flesh just the skin I'd normally see on his hind legs. Please help



I think the black is part of the underlining of the shell? I'm not sure. Any help??

 

[dmmj]

It looks bad, but it looks like they did not breach the shell, just the outer edges. If no wounds just let nature take it's course. I am gonna beat a dead horse here, but you should never put different sized turtles like that together, they will more than likely think they are food.

 

[mattgrizzlybear]

I dont see any blood or anything bad. Maybe put some anibiotic. You dont want an infection. bump

 

[clemmentiny]

It looks bad, but it looks like they did not breach the shell, just the outer edges. If no wounds just let nature take it's course. I am gonna beat a dead horse here, but you should never put different sized turtles like that together, they will more than likely think they are food.

I know I feel so awful. I usually supervise too. They seemed to be alright so I left a few minutes. This is a major lesson learned. My poor little nugget. Thank you so much

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I dont see any blood or anything bad. Maybe put some anibiotic. You dont want an infection. bump

Where do I get antibiotic?

 

[mattgrizzlybear]

I am not an expert but maybe emysemys will look or someone who knows a little more than me. Sorry hope s/he is ok!

 

[dmmj]

Any triple antibiotic ointment will work, store brands are cheaper. But if there is no bleeding none should be needed.

 

[mattgrizzlybear]

Or dmmj!

 

[fbsmith3]

Well it should make a very unique adult turtle. I was amazed when I first saw it, but no blood is a very good sign. Keep the tank clean and keep him away everyone for now on.

 

[mainey34]

Aww. Poor little guy, the bullies really bullied him. I hope he heals fast

 

[ascott]

That damage does not look like bullying...it appears more like they were working on consuming him....

I would allow this turtle a week or so of calm, warm down time....I would make sure that he has access to a basking spot for the daytime and a night black light for heat....

 

[Julius25]

i wish this little guy will be ok