White Strands: Worms?????!!!
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:03 pm
So Shelldon's tank has had these weird white strings on the surface for a couple of weeks now... initially I thought it was paper towel strands, shed skin or undigested lettuce stems but now I'm not so sure...
I'm pretty worried.
I'm going to call the vet tomorrow (closed atm), but I'm not sure how that would go. I've had difficulties securing samples. I don't even know if Shelldon is pooping these out or not. It is difficult catching her in the act of pooping. Her behavior has not changed in the slightest... All I know is that these white strings just started floating in the water starting a few weeks ago. I did partial and full water changes, as well as a filter change. They also appear in clusters around the walls, and they feel mucous-ey. One I saw was green. I have attached six pictures to this question of the things in question
What is the water temperature? 78 Degrees F
Did you use a thermometer? Yes
Are you using a water heater? Yes
How much water is in there? About 23.3 Gallons
Current Tank: 40 Gallon Tank
Tank Width: 17 In. W
Total Tank Depth: Around 17 In.H
Water Depth: 10 In. (Add 4 In. to Carapace Length)
Length: About 48 In L
Are you using a water conditioner? Yes
Are you using any filtration? Yes
What is the basking temperature? 88.2 Degrees F
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? Oasis Turtle Ramp (Large)
Is there a UVB light? Yes
What have you been trying to feed it? Vegetables and Pellets
When was the last time your turtle ate? This afternoon
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
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? No
I'm pretty worried.
I'm going to call the vet tomorrow (closed atm), but I'm not sure how that would go. I've had difficulties securing samples. I don't even know if Shelldon is pooping these out or not. It is difficult catching her in the act of pooping. Her behavior has not changed in the slightest... All I know is that these white strings just started floating in the water starting a few weeks ago. I did partial and full water changes, as well as a filter change. They also appear in clusters around the walls, and they feel mucous-ey. One I saw was green. I have attached six pictures to this question of the things in question
What is the water temperature? 78 Degrees F
Did you use a thermometer? Yes
Are you using a water heater? Yes
How much water is in there? About 23.3 Gallons
Current Tank: 40 Gallon Tank
Tank Width: 17 In. W
Total Tank Depth: Around 17 In.H
Water Depth: 10 In. (Add 4 In. to Carapace Length)
Length: About 48 In L
Are you using a water conditioner? Yes
Are you using any filtration? Yes
What is the basking temperature? 88.2 Degrees F
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? Oasis Turtle Ramp (Large)
Is there a UVB light? Yes
What have you been trying to feed it? Vegetables and Pellets
When was the last time your turtle ate? This afternoon
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
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? No