Red ear slider baby turtle has light patch on foot. Is he okay?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
I have a red ear slider baby turtle and a light patch is on his foot is he ok
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Published on March 4th, 2018
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.
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Published on June 8th, 2017
There are several possible causes. Potential diagnoses include kidney disease, bacterial or fungal infection or nutritional deficiency. Ideally, Bepbeys should be examined by a veterinarian experienced in treating turtles. You may be able to locate one here: http://www.anapsid.org/vets/wisconsin.html In the meantime, confirm proper environmental conditions. Water temperature should range between 82 F and 85 F for young sliders. The basking spot should be 85F to 88F. Use an adequate UVB light source not obstructed by glass or plexiglass. Supplement with reptile vitamin, mineral and calcium supplements. A cuttlebone can be left in the tank as a calcium source. Maintain water quality via strong filtration and water changes. Use aged or treated water. Feed a varied diet including commercial pellets, fresh greens (continue to offer, he will eat them eventually), and prey such as earthworms or small feeder fish. Peroxide is not recommended as it can cause tissue damage which will slow healing. You may need to dry dock him and use a broad spectrum antibiotic dip. You can purchase an antibiotic for turtles at most pet stores. Follow label directions. You can request a consultation to discuss the case in greater detail.
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