2006-08-13 14:47:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Depending on the situation, a basic cleaning can be accomplished by simply soaking the turtle in nicely warm water for a while to loosen the stuff.
A gentle rub with a washcloth is all you usually need. Tougher dirt may need a sprinkle of salt to be a scrubbing agent and maybe even a toothbrush.
You can rub a little lotion, or baby or vegetable oil in the shell to make it nice and shiny if you want, but that is not really a good idea for everyday situations.
Many aquatic turtles have a little algae on their shells, and this is pretty normal, but can be easily cleaned off if necessary.
Most aquatic turtles should not otherwise need their shells cleaned- this would be a sign of poor water quality if they did.
2006-08-13 15:30:04 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 22⤊ 4⤋
Toothbrush and water. No soap. You can also get "vitashell" turtle shell conditioner at most pet stores.
2006-08-13 15:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋
with a toothbrush
2006-08-13 14:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by nocturnidae 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask a vet
2006-08-13 14:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Auto supply store or section at Wal-Mart -- get a bottle of Turtle Wax. Brings back that new shell shine!
2006-08-13 14:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by GentleheartedOne 2 · 6⤊ 12⤋
with a tooth brush, water , and soap
2006-08-13 14:51:41 · answer #6 · answered by Lorelai G 1 · 1⤊ 6⤋
toothbrush & toothpaste
2006-08-13 14:54:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
With soap?
2006-08-13 14:51:17 · answer #8 · answered by xxiangel 2 · 0⤊ 10⤋
Boil it.
2006-08-13 15:09:47 · answer #9 · answered by Kindness, people 2 · 1⤊ 18⤋