Is my baby turtle's shell rot? How do I treat white shell spots?

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Hey, I have a baby Sri Lanka Black Turtle (Melanochelys trijuga thermalis). I rescued the little guy from a pond that was in really bad condition, it had a lot of algae growing on it's shell. I noticed that it has some white spots on it's shell so I brush the shell with a soft toothbrush and apply betadine solution with a Q tip for the past 2 days and let it dry overnight. So I just wanted to know if this is shell rot and if I'm treating it correctly since there are no vets that know how to.

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Muddy and including photos. By the photos, the lesions do not appear serious. White lesions can appear from other traumas, of which algae can invade. Scrubbing the shell, and keeping water quality good, should work well. If lesions grow, seeking an appointment with a reptile veterinarian is recommended. Good luck.

Is my baby turtle's shell rot? How do I treat white shell spots?

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