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Grifter · Level 3 Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Posts: 134

i have 6 RES
theyre about 6 years old in a 40 gal tank
i do weekly water changes but i will miss a week here and there

last week i noticed one of them had wounds on its hind legs that looked like the other ones have been biting it. i tried to keep an eye on them and hoped it would heal. no apparent change in behavior except he spends more time out of the water and his appetite doesnt seem to have diminished much.
tonite i noticed the legs looked about the same (not really healing) and the flesh where it is connected to the shell is receding and now there is a sizable hole. also i noticed something is loose inside and i can hear/feel it rattling inside

ive quarantined him but i fear the worst.

last week:
http://www.reaction-image.net/albums/grifter_stuffs/IMG_2522.jpg
http://www.reaction-image.net/albums/grifter_stuffs/IMG_2532.jpg

tonite:
the hole is right under the claws
http://www.reaction-image.net/albums/grifter_stuffs/IMG_2636.jpg
http://www.reaction-image.net/albums/grifter_stuffs/IMG_2627.jpg
http://www.reaction-image.net/albums/grifter_stuffs/IMG_2628.jpg
http://www.reaction-image.net/albums/grifter_stuffs/IMG_2630.jpg

blackforce247 · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 6:49 pm Post subject:

i think a vet to check this out seems like the way to go. it seems like the damage int doing much or it can lose its whole body if it continues. they might amputate the whole leg or just give it shot or somthing. the best way to go is a vet now and soon before it gets worse
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I-LOVE-TURTLES · Level 3 Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 269 Location: My House

get it to a vet ASAP. did you have any other turtles/animals in the tank before quarantine.
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maturtlesT+D · Level 1 Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 21

where do u find turtle vets? ive never heard of such thing. im a new turtle owner. soft shell spot takes a while to heal right so i dont need to see a vet for that? i have UVB light, turtle bone, good water temp... oh thats so sad and yucky looking hope your turtle is ok

Rocky_220 · Level 3 Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 112

Take him to a reptile vet as soon as you can. Try looking in the phone book or online for some in your area. But even if its outside your area, its best to get him checked.

maturtlesT+D · Level 1 Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 21

turtle is doing ok the soft spot is actually pretty much gone he lost a layer 'scute' can hardly see it now. but i think im going to look up a vet just in case i need one someday. Smile

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:45 am Post subject:

You can try here for a vet in your area:
http://www.herpvetconnection.com/
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