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Post Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 2:16 am   Older, healthy turtle getting sore/ red skin by head

How big is your turtle? ~15 lbs.
How long have you had it? Three and a half years

What is the water temperature? 80 degrees fahrenheit
Did you use a thermometer? Yes
Are you using a water heater? Yes
How much water is in there? About 10-11 gallons per time
Are you using a water conditioner? Yes - reptisafe
Are you using any filtration? - Two filters

What is the basking temperature? Not sure... not the highest the heat lamp can go, mid way.
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? Flag Stone
Is there a UVB light? Yes

What have you been trying to feed it? Fluker's Buffet Blend for exotic turtles
When was the last time your turtle ate? Today

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 50 gallons
Is the tank near a window? Yes
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? Yes

Have you searched the forums for similar situations? Yes

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? No

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Skin irritation? It looks worse than the pictures convey... Perfectly healthy til we noticed these. Infection? It's on one shoulder, and the other is in the crick of her neck.

Ideas? Help. I love my turtle and don't want her to die. :(
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:23 pm   Re: Older, healthy turtle getting sore/ red skin by head

Welcome to the site. It's possible it's an infection though the ones I have observed are not as large and reddish. Those usually clear up after a few days, so I would consider taking your turtle to a vet for the areas to be checked out.
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