Can somebody give me a list or direct me to a good website for the prevention of common FRT diseases? The only ones I know of right now are fungus growth on young turtles and shell curl. Thanks!
Common FRT diseases
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Do you know how I should clean the shell safely? It looks like there is a slight algae growth on the top portion of the shell.
From the limited experience i've had with them i'd say prevention...clean water and no sharp objectys or aggressive tankmates. I'm much experienced with mud/musk. snappers and the more common turtles though.
The ones i always kept (basically cared for until sold) were kept singly and spoiled rotten
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Jason
PS damn fun species though no getting around that
The ones i always kept (basically cared for until sold) were kept singly and spoiled rotten
.Jason
PS damn fun species though no getting around that
FRTs are brackish water turtles. Keep them in clean brackish water with Sulpha/calcium blocks and you shouldn't have any problems. My FRTs are between 3 and 6 years old and I've never had a spot of fungus on them by keeping them in the proper conditions.
Don't try to clean their leathery shells. If a FRT gets a growth it's body doesn't like, it'll slough off the current top layer (frequently seen right after shipping).
Don't try to clean their leathery shells. If a FRT gets a growth it's body doesn't like, it'll slough off the current top layer (frequently seen right after shipping).