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bite marks?

Posted:
Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:29 pm
by packfan1

Posted:
Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:31 pm
by packfan1
figured out the pic thing, the one with the mark is the third pic down...guess I still have more to learn on how to do this.
need advice, please help.

Posted:
Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:41 pm
by Nettle
That looks like a fungus or infection. I'd make an appointment with a vet asap.

Posted:
Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:14 pm
by packfan1
Thanks nettle and crap!

Posted:
Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:10 am
by megcornell
That could be a bite mark or from the shell irritating the skin. Either way, it looks infected and you should see a vet to get some strong antibiotics for it so it doesn't turn systemic.
In the meantime, start considering separating your turtles, and watch them for signs of aggression. Once fighting starts, there's really nothing you can do to stop it but separate the turtles.

Posted:
Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:53 pm
by packfan1
I have not seen any actual signs of aggression. I saw a post that listed other concerns or signs such as tail bitting or toes. I check my turtles out and did not see any signs of that, although it may have not come to that point.