My baby turtle has a black spot on its shell. What should I do?

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Hi my baby turtle has a black spot on its shell. Pet's info: Reptile | Turtle | 1 year and 1 month old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

You can use a soft bristled toothbrush to gently scrub the area. Maintain clean water and provide a health, balanced diet along with adequate UVB lighting and vitamin supplementation. all these will promote shell and overall health. Monitor for spread, bleeding, lethargy, loss of appetite, softness or pitting. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. If you can provide the species of turtle and an image or two in a new post, we may be able to provide more specific advice.

My baby turtle has a black spot on its shell. What should I do?

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