need advice???

[mrs.mr.hayner]

hi guys we took in a map turtle that has a big piece of shell missing. he seams to be healing good but is there any thing I can do to help him heal ? and should I keep him In a habitat that's dry to help with healing or do I keep him in a tank with water and land and let him do his thing. right now that's what I have him in and I've been keeping the water clean. he is 7 years old from what I was told.

 

[Yvonne G]

That is nothing to worry about. It has already done quite a bit of healing and there is no longer a danger of infection. Allowing him back into his aquarium would be ok.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Beautiful turtle!
Wishing him a full and speedy recovery.

 

[mrs.mr.hayner]

That is nothing to worry about. It has already done quite a bit of healing and there is no longer a danger of infection. Allowing him back into his aquarium would be ok.

thanks. just wanted to make sure. the lady said she could see up in to his rib cage when it happened.

 

[cdmay]

That is nothing to worry about. It has already done quite a bit of healing and there is no longer a danger of infection. Allowing him back into his aquarium would be ok.

Agree. The danger has passed (mostly) and the issue now is to keep him in very clean water and pack some food to him.
As a side note, I've captured and photographed wild yellow bellied sliders and various mud turtles that had injuries you would never believe they healed from. But they did.

 

[mrs.mr.hayner]

his shell is very dry and flaky .