Urgent Care :: I think my turtle has a serious problem.

[Hunnabun]

Please Help. Shell Rot? I think it is due to the Turtle Topper scratching her shell.

[steve]

I don't think it's shell rot. With a damp paper towel, can any of it be wiped off? How's the carapace?

[Hunnabun]

Ive tried scrubbing it off with a tooth brush, nothing comes off. For awhile i realize that I fed her way too much, and her diet was really bad. Ive started giving her a better diet since 1/25. Her carapace has many retained scutes. I am trying Koi wheat germ pellets now. I will try to add a Carapace picture soon.

[steve]

Does it also have a lot of pitting?

[Hunnabun]

Yes I believe so. I also believe she may be carrying eggs, so i created a nesting area.

[steve]

What makes you think she's gravid? Putting them in a nesting area can cause a lot of stress (and mess), especially if they don't want to lay eggs.

[Hunnabun]

I know there are a couple areas where you can feel for eggs. Inside toward the middle of her i dont feel any, near the back where her tail is, is hard. I dont know whether or not those are just her legs. I havent felt them before.

[steve]

Inside, toward the middle is where you would feel them. She still acting this way? Usually they stop wanting to get out and will release them into the water.