General Care Discussion :: Baby RES Shell Concern

[happytweepop]

Hi! i'm a newbie here, a friend gave me two RES as a gift, he got it from a festival so we didn't know his condition then and since i'm new with raising a turtle, i would like to know how's my turtle shell is, i couldn't recognize if he has a shell rot or fungus, and i don't know what to do next, i would like to try the home remedy, but i want to ask first the condition of my RES, i'll post his pic here, thank you in advance!

[steve]

Welcome to the forum! Not sure what's happening with the shell... it does come up often though. If it is fungus, some silver sulfadiazine would help.

[happytweepop]

thank you sir steve for replying, i'm just concern with his shell...

[litefoot]

Babies are more sensitive , vulnerable to changes and stress than adults. Babies should always be kept warmer than adults. Proper water temps and proper basking area temps will help in good shell condition , growth. And a good diet for a baby. UVA / UVB light ! Setup a good home for those two little one's and they will give you years of enjoyment ! Congratulation's on being a new parent !

Read the stickies above the different categories for help and ideas on what you will need , also read any comments and suggestion that go with them.

[steve]

I'd keep a close eye on it. Any changes to color or texture, I would have a vet go see him.