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Post Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:15 am   Red/ pink tinted skin

Hello,
I have noticed lately that my res has some kind of red/ pink on her skin in the back portion of her leg, is this anything serious? Please help. Should I bring her to the vet.
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Post Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 2:36 pm   Re: Red/ pink tinted skin

Pictures would help.
1 Male Mississippi Map/Mississippi
1 Female RES/Slidy.
1 DBT White Concentric Female/ Lucky
1 DBT Male/ Spots
(Housed in the same tank)

300 gallon indoor stock tank, FX6 & FX5 filters. Mega-Ray 100w UVB bulb.
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Post Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:22 am   Re: Red/ pink tinted skin

A little pink is normal around the webbing and where the skin meets the shell. If it's more red than pink or appears elsewhere, please add some pictures.
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Post Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:16 pm   Re: Red/ pink tinted skin

Here's the photo
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Post Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:01 pm   Re: Red/ pink tinted skin

It looks a bit more pink than normal. Can any of it be wiped off? There are certain water-borne bacteria that are pinkish in color. If it's isolated to one area, then I would consider having your herp vet check it out.
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Post Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:14 am   Re: Red/ pink tinted skin

Looking at your picture, it looks like the shell might have a tiny patch of fungus too. Would you mind posting an "overall" picture of your turtle? If your turtle is still pretty young, you may also want to have a vet investigate the puffiness in the leg.
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