Urgent Care :: shell fungus!!??!!

[Sann]

How big is your turtle?
about 1 inch

How long have you had it?
around 4 months

What is the water temperature?
80

Did you use a thermometer?
no

Are you using a water heater?
yes

How much water is in there?
10 gallons

Are you using a water conditioner?
no

Are you using any filtration?
no

What is the basking temperature?
90

Is there a basking light?
yes

Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?
yes

What kind is it or what is it made out of?
a floating dock

Is there a UVB light?
yes

What have you been trying to feed it?
pallets

When was the last time your turtle ate?
2 days ago

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
20 gallons

Is the tank near a window?
yes
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?
no

Have you read the Basic Care section?
yes

Have you searched the forums for similar situations?
yes

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?
not eating

[steve]

It does look like fungus. There are some burry white spots near the center that I do not know what it is.

[Sann]

What do I do to help the turtle get better???

[Sann]

heres another picture

[steve]

You need to visit a herp vet and have them check it out. Silver sulfadiazine cream is very effective against fungus but make sure it's habitat is correctly setup and has all the basics. If the fungus comes back, it will be very difficult to deal with a second or third time.

[The Troops]

I wouldn't wait to long before taking him. If the Vet cant see you for a few days, a suggestion, clean him warm water and a soft toothbrush (water in a dish and dip toothbrush in water), use Lotrimin AF cream after you lightly dry him/her off (lightly dab dry), then drydock for a little bit. This was suggested to me when I had to make an appt with my vet for my little one. Please, do not use this as a cure as it is not a cure! Take him/her to a Vet ASAP!