A few weeks ago noticed a very tiny raw spot on my smaller Redfoot in the growth lines between the costal and marginal scutes. Figured it was from the occasional ramming by other torts. Debrided, cleaned with antiseptic...applied neosporin and a coating of liquid skin to keep flies from the wound. It healed up quickly. Noticed my larger Redfoot has multiple small spots now in the same areas on both sides and one on the plastron. I have debrided best I can...washed with antiseptic and applied neosporin again. I am isolating the Redfoot in a dry enclosure for now. I believe this is a result of the Redfoots using moist burrows and staying in them because of the intense heat. I’ve read many TF threads about shell rot but there seems to be too much info. Betadine, methylene blue, nolvasan, foot fungus medicine, etc. Since I’ve never run in to this issue before...kinda overwhelmed with the best course of action to use while I figure out how to eliminate this recurring. Input appreciated....
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