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Ragdoll
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Joined: 08 Oct 2006
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 Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject: Giving Koopa a "bath" |
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| Tomorrow, I'm planning on giving my turtle's tank a really thorough cleaning. And tonight when I took her out, I noticed her shell looked a little lackluster and...scummy? I've heard you can use mild soap and a toothbrush to scrub your turtle's shell, but is there any precautions I should take, like not get the soap on her skin or something of the nature? And what kind of soap would be considered "mild?" I think all I have is Irish Springs...would that be mild enough or would I need to buy another brand? Thankssss :]] |
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Fred_and_George
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Joined: 20 Sep 2006
Posts: 264
Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada
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| Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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do not use soap at all. if you must clean the shell, a soft toothbrush gently scrubbing the shell should be good. do not use chemicals (includign soap) on your turtle.
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dixieee
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Joined: 14 Sep 2004
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Location: The Lost Desert
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| Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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no soap, no brands using the toothbrush gently under running warm water will do
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Ragdoll
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| Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Ah, okay. Perfect :] Thanks! |
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dixieee
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Location: The Lost Desert
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anytime
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo
so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint
5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u |
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Tiffany
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Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Posts: 114
Location: Orlando Florida
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:53 am Post subject: |
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I just use a wash cloth and warm water. You can scratch the fragile growth area in between the scutes with a toothbrush.
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