RES Shell getting worse

[natalie3]

Hi!
I post the picture of Valentina, my adored RES. Her (I don´t know yet, but I say she´s a girl ) shell started getting white and it´s worse each day. The texture is not like cotton as I´ve read in fungal infections. Help please!!!

 

[tortdad]

I don't know squat about this but I'm going to bump this bread so it stays at the top of the new threads list for someone smarter than me to chime in. My guess would be shell rot or a burn from a lamp.




0.0.1 Redfoot (Spike)
0.0.1 Cherryhead Redfoot (Bruce Wayne)
1.0 Sulcata (Hal Jordan)

 

[tortdad]

@Yvonne G


0.0.1 Redfoot (Spike)
0.0.1 Cherryhead Redfoot (Bruce Wayne)
1.0 Sulcata (Hal Jordan)

 

[tortdad]

@Jacqui
@Tom


0.0.1 Redfoot (Spike)
0.0.1 Cherryhead Redfoot (Bruce Wayne)
1.0 Sulcata (Hal Jordan)

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

I can't see a picture?
White? Me thinking it's some type of shell rot if it's not fuzzy and cotton like. Is he able to dry out completely? (on land)

 

[tortdad]

The picture shows up for me.

Another bump


0.0.1 Redfoot (Spike)
0.0.1 Cherryhead Redfoot (Bruce Wayne)
1.0 Sulcata (Hal Jordan)

 

[natalie3]

Yes, totally able to dry out completely

 

[tortdad]

Does it scrub off with an old tooth brush?


0.0.1 Redfoot (Spike)
0.0.1 Cherryhead Redfoot (Bruce Wayne)
1.0 Sulcata (Hal Jordan)

 

[natalie3]

I consulted a vet and she said it was because of the minerals in the water, that a water conditioner would fix it and my baby should be fine. Thanks!

 

[tortdad]

I consulted a vet and she said it was because of the minerals in the water, that a water conditioner would fix it and my baby should be fine. Thanks!

That's great news!


0.0.1 Redfoot (Spike)
0.0.1 Cherryhead Redfoot (Bruce Wayne)
1.0 Sulcata (Hal Jordan)

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Thank you! just checking Did it scrub off? Def minerals then, and using a water conditioner could be a good idea anyway, because some tap water contains chlorine and other chemicals that can be harmful to your turtle.

 

[natalie3]

Thank you! just checking Did it scrub off? Def minerals then, and using a water conditioner could be a good idea anyway, because some tap water contains chlorine and other chemicals that can be harmful to your turtle.

It scrubbed off a little but the vet said I should be gentle so I guess it will be going away with time once the water is conditioned.

 

[ascott]

How close is the basking bulb/heat bulb from the top of the tortoise?

 

[Abdulla6169]

Here is a helpful link
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medshell.htm

 

[natalie3]

How close is the basking bulb/heat bulb from the top of the tortoise?

Around 10 inches

 

[natalie3]

Here is a helpful link
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medshell.htm

Thanks!

 

[Abdulla6169]

Thanks!

You're welcome!

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Around 10 inches

10'' is a bit too close, depending on the wattage. How hot is the bulb?
Usually, the recommended distance is 12'', and more. (depending on the bulb)

 

[natalie3]

10'' is a bit too close, depending on the wattage. How hot is the bulb?
Usually, the recommended distance is 12'', and more. (depending on the bulb)

It´s a Reptisun 10.0 UVB

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Okay... that's not heat, though. It's just UVB. Do you have the coil ReptiSun or the tube? Do you have any other bulbs besides this?

The coil type (could be known as a compact bulb) is bad for tort's and turtles eyes, and I read that they can affect baby animals eyes worse than adults