Red ear slider has shell rot. Can releasing it into a pond help?

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I have two red ear sliders that is 1 year old they have she’ll rot if I release them into a park with bigger ponds will it help them. Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Although a picture would help to determine if shell rot is resent or not, this could be due to a bacterial or fungal infection. Swab the infected area of the shell with a diluted povidone-iodine solution twice daily. Scrape away the infected area gently with a blunt tool or a cotton pad. If this time of first line treatment does not help and you do not see any improvement in 48hours a check up at your local veterinarian would be required as antibiotic ointment and more aggressive treatment may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Red ear slider has shell rot. Can releasing it into a pond help?

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