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So... can anyone tell me what i can do about this? I think the eye got bit my another turtle, so i separated them now.. or maybe its just sick? i just want to know how to fix the eye and whats wrong... thanks

That looks like a bite to me

Here is a link, maybe its some help!



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Good Luck!

Definitely looks like a bite wound to me. Keep this turt separate from the one(s) that bit him.

Follow the link posted previously.

Permanent separation. Clean the wounds (rinse with warm water then use a cotton swab with diluted Betadine) and let air dry. Then apply some Neosporin and dry dock. If there is any discoloration, swelling or change in appetite, I would seek out a vet ASAP.

so rinse, use betadine, then neosporin, and then keep her out of the water? there wasnt any change in appetite, so i think itll be okay?

where can i get this... betadine and neosporin? i almost thought you said polysporin lol..cause i have lots of that

oh and whats dry dock... like.. out of water? lol

Thanks everyone

You can get them at pharmacies like Walgreens or CVS. Actually, I'd try some Hibiclens/chlorohexidine (diluted 50/50 with water, which you can also get at places like Walgreens) rather than the Betadine. Apply it sparingly with a q-tip and avoid getting any in the eyes, keep it on a bit, then rinse. If you should get a bit in the eyes, rinse them with water.

Let the wounds dry and apply some Neosporin with a clean q-tip. Dry docking is keeping your turtle out of the water. If you do this in the evening, you can keep the turtle out overnight in a container (give him a cloth to burrow under).

He's lucky his eyes weren't affected. He needs his own set-up, or if your tank is really big, a divider in it to keep the other one away.