Red ear slider baby turtle has light patch on foot. Is he okay?

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I have a red ear slider baby turtle and a light patch is on his foot is he ok

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

It looks like he has an injury on his toe or foot. A close up image would be needed to determine where the injury is located. A physical exam with your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet would be recommended to diagnose and treat any infection. Raphael may need antibiotics. For now, keep the water in the tank as clean as possible. Rinse the foot a couple times daily with diluted betadine or chlorhexidine solution. Allow a 1-2 hour dry docking after each cleaning. Monitor for lethargy or decreased appetite. Confirm proper environmental parameters. Consider increasing tank temps by about 5-10 degrees F to aid in recovery.

Red ear slider baby turtle has light patch on foot. Is he okay?

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