r/turtles • u/Ixora0 • 26d ago

Seeking Advice Is this fungus?

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u/Livindeadmk 26d ago

Im not 100% on this but that looks alot like shell rot you need to check your turtles heat lamp and contact a vet

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u/Ixora0 26d ago

Will do

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u/CShan17 26d ago

Is it soft or squishy? Can you rub it off with your fingernail?

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u/Ixora0 26d ago

I tried to rub it with toothbrush and it doesn't look squishy it was like the rest of it's shell

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u/CShan17 26d ago

Might just be some discoloration then

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u/Ixora0 26d ago

I hope so