Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:05 pm
Welcome. How long have you had your turtles, and how big are they? How long have your turtles had these conditions?
Where are you located? If there's a Petsmart near you it doesn't sound like you're all that far away from things...
From what you wrote, finding a herp vet and taking your turtles for treatment would be the best thing to do. (There's a post with links on locating one nearest you at the top of this forum.)
Since you asked for specific info on locating products to treat your turtles yourself (not advised), I've seen the Sulfa Dip sold at both Petco and Petsmart near me. Depending on how bad the fungus is, salt water baths in aquarium salt might help. But if you try either and don't see any immediate improvement, you really should set up a vet appointment.
For the eye infection, you can buy boric acid (it's a powder) at a drug store or pharmacy. For eye infections, make a solution of 97% distilled water (don't use tap water) and 3% boric acid. Clean the affected eyes 2X a day with the solution. There is also a product called Clear Eyes by Zoo-med (I think) you can buy to put in the infected eyes. (Petsmart should sell it as well.) Again, if you do try either and there's no immediate improvement , take your turtles to a herp vet.
The question I have to ask, though, is why do your turtles have these conditions? What is their set-up like--tank size, lighting, filter, basking area, water and basking area temps, etc.)? What are they being fed?
"You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed." -Antoine de Saint Exupery-
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