Hi
New to the forum. I got a small alligator snapping turtle about 2 weeks ago and within a couple days of me getting him one of his scutes fell off near the top of his shell. I’ve been trying to find answers for about a week now. I know turtles shed scutes sometimes but this doesn’t look healthy. Anyone have any idea what this could be in the picture? Possibly a fungal infection or is really just shedding. I have been drying him out overnight but it has not gotten any better and now a second one has come off. A vet is a bit difficult currently because of the self isolation where I am. I’ve heard about betadine but am not sure if that would help. Any ideas?
New to the forum. I got a small alligator snapping turtle about 2 weeks ago and within a couple days of me getting him one of his scutes fell off near the top of his shell. I’ve been trying to find answers for about a week now. I know turtles shed scutes sometimes but this doesn’t look healthy. Anyone have any idea what this could be in the picture? Possibly a fungal infection or is really just shedding. I have been drying him out overnight but it has not gotten any better and now a second one has come off. A vet is a bit difficult currently because of the self isolation where I am. I’ve heard about betadine but am not sure if that would help. Any ideas?