White patch on turtle

[Emilia]

Can anyone tell me about it?

Anything I should have to do?

It's only like that when the turtle is dry.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Did you post a photo?
I don't see one.
Is it maybe just a scratch? Have you tried to wipe it with a damp cloth?

 

[Emilia]

It's actually my friend's turtle. And yes I asked that question. It won't cone off with a cloth

 

[Emilia]

I've got a turtle for 19 yrs and had no problem at all so...no clue about the white patches

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It's a RES?
I see the photos now and it just looks like mineral stains/deposits from the water.
I wouldn't worry about it at all.

 

[Emilia]

Ok not sure what res is but thx. Glad it's not a problem. Will tell my friend about it. She was guessing about the mineral stains too.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

RES= Red eared slider.

 

[Emilia]

Yes it is lol. Mine is too.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

There are ways to "soften" the water and get out a lot of the solids/minerals, but I don't keep water turtles and I don't know what to tell you.
Maybe someone else can help with that.
The easiest way would be to use bottled water, but that wouldn't be very economical.

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Mr ZERO is the winner!
I'd also like to add it may be the 'seams' right along where the turtles will shed it's scutes. They'll usually peel up a bit before coming off.