Hi,
Here are the answers to the questions (the problem is stated in the last):
How big is your turtle? hatchling
How long have you had it? 6 months
What is the water temperature? room temperature
Did you use a thermometer? yes
Are you using a water heater? no, the water is in the right temperature zone
How much water is in there? depth is double the width of the turtle
Are you using a water conditioner? yes
Are you using any filtration? no, I clean very often
What is the basking temperature? not sure
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? not sure
Is there a UVB light? yes
What have you been trying to feed it? ExoTerra Hatchling food
When was the last time your turtle ate? just now
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? baby bathtub size
Is the tank near a window? no
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? So, this is what happened: when the turtle is shedding its shell, the scutes showed their edges. I didn't know that it is serious. So, I tried to peel it off (OK, that was the stupidest thing I have EVER, EVER done). Now, the turtle is bleeding. The bleeding has stopped, but I don't want the infection to spread. What should I do? And, because the whole shell looks discoloured (some parts are green, some are brown, and, when dry, it the peeled part is red), is there any hope that next year when it sheds again, this thing won't happen? Please take this serious. I am very worried.
Thank you so much!
