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Shell rot is a generic term for visible growths on fungus or bacteria on a turtle’s shell. Rot can sometimes be caused by damage or abrasions to the shell that has not been treated.
Remove the turtle from the enclosure.
Do a whole tank cleaning/sanitizing, including the media.
Set up a drydocking box Drydocking
Acquire SSD or Curad Silver
Mix betadine with water, 50/50%
Clean the area with the diluted betadine and rinse
Add curad or SSD and let it sit for 1-2 hours per day. (while dry docking) Rinse
For more severe cases. dry docking may require 20 hours duration. In this case, hydrate 1-2x per day.
Use a soft bristle toothbrush to remove any debris or dead tissue. (for the shell only)
After one week, assess to determine if further treatment is required.
Dry docking is similar to quarantine, but without any water. The purpose of dry docking is to keep your turtle warm and dry. This is especially important for promoting the healing of external wounds and respiratory disease.
Dry-docking is the act of taking your aquatic turtle from water and keeping him or her in a hospital tank for a duration that is dependent on the severity of the illness. In this temporary enclosure, you need towels or false bottom, and a heat lamp. UVB is only needed if they are dry docked for a large portion of the day.
Make sure to soak 1-2 hours per day in the case that your turtle is being drydocked full time.
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