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Post by k3ch0ng on Sept 5, 2012 9:32:29 GMT
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Post by turtlegirl on Sept 10, 2012 22:25:24 GMT
Looks like injuries to me, possibly bites if there are other turtles in the tank. Would advise you to send the photos to Mt Bennet, the Forum vet for free diagnosis.
They don;t look too serious but you need to stop them getting infected. Take turtle out of water and treat wounds with antiseptic applied with a cotton bud. I use chlorhexidene (Corsedyl mouthwash for humans contains this) as this kills a wide range of bacteria. if you can;t get this use a strong solution of methylene blue, the stuff we addd to tanks to keep bacteria levels down. Apply twice daily and leave the turtle out of water for an hour after applying treatment each time to give it a chance to work.
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Post by wayne020668 on Sept 19, 2012 20:18:55 GMT
Hi these are strain marks,  they usually happen when a turtle or terrapin either scratches or is injured some how and bacteria gets in the cut causing a red strain of bacteria,  this can be cured by using "methylene blue" neat on the affected area and treating the tank too so you can cut any infection before it happens or most of them anyway, we see this a lot here at turtle rescue UK but please ring me before you even open this bottle of methylene blue  and i would be glad to talk you through it, i have included the item number on e-Bay for this and you will need some cotton buds too. by using this methylene blue regularly you can 90% of bacterial infections that even the cleanest of tanks can harbor. e-Bay Item number: 220676705315 my contact numbers: Wayne. 01255508713 or 07951033456 |
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Post by gary61 on Mar 1, 2013 9:22:09 GMT
HI,
I have the same problem with red patches about the size of a 5p on her thighs, but also a redening of edge of her beak, I've ordered the Methylene blue but before I use it I just want to check that it does not have any adverse effects on the rest of her anatomy. Does it affect her respiritory tract when the tank water is treated, also her eyes etc. I know this stuff is made for fish and they have such a different anatomy to turtles. Hope you don't mind me asking.
Kindest regards
Gary
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Post by turtlegirl on Mar 2, 2013 22:28:19 GMT
Can you post a picture of the red batches and mouth so we can check it is not due to any more serious disease.
Methylene blue is safe to be used in turtle tanks, even with tiny babies. I have used it in my nursery tanks to avoid infections as bacteria breed quickly in the warmer water hatchlings need. I am not aware of anyone having problems with eyes, noses or even filter bacteria as a result of using it.
You only need to add a few (3or4) drops of the dark blue concentrate to your tank - just enough to turn the water sky blue. The colour fades and disappears in a day or two.
Just be careful to open the bottle over the tank as it stains (and ruins) clothes, carpets and fingers..and close stopper immediately to avoid spilling it. We all have tell-tale blue stains on the floor around our turtle tanks!
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anyone know if this is serious ?
anyone know if this is serious ?
they usually happen when a turtle or terrapin either scratches or is injured some how and bacteria gets in the cut causing a red strain of bacteria, 
this can be cured by using "methylene blue" neat on the affected area and treating the tank too so you can cut any infection before it happens or most of them anyway, we see this a lot here at turtle rescue UK but please ring me before you even open this bottle of methylene blue 