they are RES and i cant clean it because when i try they hide there head in their shell how am i suppose to clean it?
2007-04-19 18:49:36 · 8 answers · asked by henry l 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
That is algae and it is best if you do not try to remove it. You can clean his shell with a soft nail brush, but don't use that on his skin. The best way to combat this algae growth is to put a couple of fish that are algae eaters into his tank, or introduce snails. Snails will have to replaced frequently because your turtle will eat them!!!
2007-04-20 01:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by Darla G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look carefully. Is the green fuzz frowing out of the skin, or just stuck on?
Stuck on is algae, and pretty harmless- in fact, algae usually means that temps, lighting, etc. is OK- but that filtration could be better. You may want to work at cleaner water.
Fungi are a problem.
For either, the first step is to get the turtle clean and reasonably dry, then dab the growth with a cotton swab dipped in Betadyne solution (providone iodine). Let that dry for a couple hours and return it to the tank. Repeat daily.
You can help minimize it with a dose of sea salt in the water (a teaspoon per gallon or so), and a good UVB-emitting bulb will also help kill the micro-organisms that can cause it- as well we being good for the turtle in general.
2007-04-20 08:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he the kind of turtle that stays near water all the time? If so it's probably algae. Don't worry about it--it happens all the time when something lives in the water.
2007-04-19 19:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by Ellen J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For my tortoise, when I try to remove something on his chin, I use a spoon and a put it to the place closest to its shell and then scrape it off carefully. (And sometimes it helps when it puts its head in)
But again, like previous answerers have said, make sure it isnt algae.
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2016-12-26 16:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by douse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make 4 sure its not mold and if u think its a possibility bring him 2 a reptile store that looks like they really care about there animals and if not see if they kno some kind of professional thats what i did
2007-04-20 19:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by the_real_lil_e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-04-19 18:52:29 · answer #7 · answered by gone 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no its just turtle pubs
2007-04-19 18:51:38 · answer #8 · answered by ballerme23@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋