Re: Shell rot

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Posted by Joe on February 04, 1999 at 16:03:43:

In Reply to: Shell rot posted by Kyra on February 04, 1999 at 14:53:32:

: I was just wondering what are the sings of shell rot
: Tully my Russian tort is stubborn, and I know that water
: can give them shell rot but the only way she will drink it
: is if she is wading in it. I change her water about 4 times
: a day. and I have just Knottiest that her shell on
: one side has became smooth ans shinny and the cracks
: in her shell have become a dark color. Also the edge of
: her shell looks as it is being peeled off laier by laier
: Is this a sign of shell rot or is she just growing?
: thanks for all the help....
Russians are prone to shell problems. The quikest way to tell if its rot is the smell. I lost a prize female this way ...the smell was awfull. Some of the flaking could be a fungal infection. The "secret " to preventing shell problems is to keep the substrate bone dry. Russians normally get their water from their food. I soak mine 1x a week for 20-30 minutes. If they can dry out afterwards ...no problem. If you suspect rot see a vet immediately!!

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: : I was just wondering what are the sings of shell rot : : Tully my Russian tort is stubborn, and I know that water : : can give them shell rot but the only way she will drink it : : is if she is wading in it. I change her water about 4 times : : a day. and I have just Knottiest that her shell on : : one side has became smooth ans shinny and the cracks : : in her shell have become a dark color. Also the edge of : : her shell looks as it is being peeled off laier by laier : : Is this a sign of shell rot or is she just growing? : : thanks for all the help.... : Russians are prone to shell problems. The quikest way to tell if its rot is the smell. I lost a prize female this way ...the smell was awfull. Some of the flaking could be a fungal infection. The "secret " to preventing shell problems is to keep the substrate bone dry. Russians normally get their water from their food. I soak mine 1x a week for 20-30 minutes. If they can dry out afterwards ...no problem. If you suspect rot see a vet immediately!!

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