Urgent Care :: phelgm on shell

[rufus.the.dufus73]

there's this thing on my turtle's shell
and it's squishy
and sortta looks like a phelgm?
what is it?

it's clear, looks like phelgm, easy to wash off

[Tenodera]

How old and big is your turtle? It might be some kind of algae?

[Rocky YBS]

it would be great if you could make a pic so we can see wats up. i think it could possibley be algae.

[rufus.the.dufus73]

it's about 2 inches big
and i'm not sure how old
but here's a picture
the phelgm looking like thing is clear
[img][img]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q12/alveeeena/DSC01228.jpg[/img]

[myrtle1123]

Do you think you could post a picture of the dry shell.. it would be easier to see

[octpusgirl8]

If you answer these questions we will be better able to help you, a dry pic would also be useful:
How big is your turtle?
How long have you had it?

What is the water temperature?
Are you using a water heater?
How much water is in there?
Are you using a water conditioner?
Are you using any filtration?

What is the basking temperature?
Is there a basking light?
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?
What kind is it or what is it made out of?
Is there a UVB light?

What have you been trying to feed it?
When was the last time your turtle ate?

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
Is the tank near a window?
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?

Have you read the Basic Care section?
Have you searched the forums for similar situations?

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?

[SpotsMama]

When you wash it off does it come right back? Is it always in the same place and the same size? Is the shell injured at that place?

[steve]

any update?