My red ear slider turtle's skin is a red color around the neck and thigh. What is it? An infection, bad diet?

Answer 1

It could be an infection .The best thing to do is to take it to a veterinarian for Baytril(an antibiotic used in reptiles).If you can't do that,then try giving it baths in Betadine solution(you can but this at most drugstores).Put the turtle in a container with some warm water up to it's chin,then mix a tablespoon or more of the betadine in the water and let the turtle soak for 30 minutes.Don't rinse it off,,just let it air-dry.Do this twice a day.You might also get some tetracycline capsules from the pet store.These are labeled for use in aquariums,but you can open a capsule and sprinkle just a little bit on a piece of meat or fish and feed it to the turtle once a day for a week..Make sure to keep his water very clean and give him a good reptile vitamin and plenty of green ,leafy vegetables,fish,earthworms,turtle pellets,and softened dry dog food.But again,your best bet would be to see a vet.

Answer 2

It MIGHT be a blood poisoning, septicemia. Symptoms include the red tint, vomiting, swelling, and swollen eyes. The turtle may be withdrawn and hiding.

If this sounds like your turtle, it needs veterinary care ASAP. There is no home care for this condition.

If it is not to this point, try the basic 'Hospital Tank Mode'- isolate the turtle if it has cagemates. Boost temps, keep things super clean, reduce stress, stop handling it, and offer top quality food for at least a couple weeks. personally, when I go to ospital tank mode, I do it for a month most of the time.

A key part of this care is that you are offering great care in the first place, so swing over to a site like http://www.austinsturtlepage.com to review the cares for your species and make sure things are good otherwise.

Answer 3

Shedding is natural and normal for RES. Shedding skin has a thin, wispy and translucent appearance. Most often it is around the neck and the front and rear limbs. It is very easily visible underwater. Excessive shedding is not normal and is usually the result of water temperatures being too high, high protein diets, inadequate basking and fast growth. It could be a symptom of poor water quality or a developing infection. Proper diet and water conditions should be introduced to help avoid this.

Answer 4

it might be an infection or irritation due to the water he is in. try putting some PH balancer or water conditioner in your turtles water

Answer 5

I know this is not an aswer to ur question but where did u get ur turtle?? i want one please email me. [e-mail] or answer one of my questions and tell me.