so last week i noticed rot in my russian's plastron, contacted the vet and she told me to apply betadine. these are the before one week and yesterday pictures, do you think its healing? any other suggestions on how to expedite healing please?
i ll go get that from the pharmacy, once daily?I'm not very good at saying if that is for sure shell rot, but it does look like it.
Shell rot is a fungal infection. Generally we recommend athlete's foot cream. I've heard it works very well.
i ll go get that from the pharmacy, once daily?
perfect thank youYes, it's over the counter everywhere. Once daily.
soilThat is old damage that happened a long time ago. It will take months or years to heal.
What substrate is the tortoise on? Avoid any peat or soil.
for how long shall i use it ?i ll go get that from the pharmacy, once daily?
Fine grade orchid bark is best. Read this for all the current and correct care info:soil
what shall i use?
Fine grade orchid bark is best. Read this for all the current and correct care info:
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That is not all fine grade, but I think it will work okay for an adult sized tortoise.HOW ABOUT THIS ONE PLEASE?
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thank youThat is not all fine grade, but I think it will work okay for an adult sized tortoise.