My old Red-Eared Slider has shell rot. Is his skin peeling normal?

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I “adopted “ a RES. He is about 16-17 years old. Recently he developed shell rot, but I noticed his skin is like peeling. Is this part of the shell rot? Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle | Male | 17 years and 9 months old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The skin will peel as a normal part of shedding, but he may have a concurrent skin infection if there is shell rot. Maintain pristine water quality via filtration and regular partial water changes. Provide ample unfiltered UVB lighting as well as a heat lamp and dry basking area. A balanced diet along with vitamin and mineral supplementation is also recommended. You can use a soft bristled toothbrush and diluted Betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) to gently clean the shell once or twice daily. Allow for a 1-2 hour dry dock after each cleaning. He may need to be physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to definitively diagnose infection. Antibiotics can be dispensed if indicated. You can review slider care at the link below. http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html

My old Red-Eared Slider has shell rot. Is his skin peeling normal?

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