Shell injury

[Kirsty M]

I think my tortoise has injured its shell...what is the best way to treat it? I have uploaded a photo of the injury, any help of advice would be appreciated!

 

[Yvonne G]

The best way to treat an injury like that is to leave it alone. Keep flies off it and maybe dab on a bit of antibiotic ointment.

 

[glitch4200]

cold pressed extra virgin coconut oil is a natural powerful anti-fungal, anti-bacterial with a qtip apply a small amount to the injured part of the shell. It will help resist infection naturally with no bad side effects. I'll post a link to my current research and opinoin on this oil and you can be the judge for yourself.

 

[glitch4200]

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/103782/

 

[glitch4200]

I am currently using this natural oil multiple times a week as laid out in the thread above with interesting results. I feel this oil can directly help this incident to prevent infection.