Fly River Turtle-- Mouth Infection - Help!

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I dunno I was going to and was stopped and treated it with tons of water changes and salt it was very safe and it worked fine maybe they do work but I wasnt taking any chances



Gr8KarmaSF;3115522; said:
I have used sulfa blocks with no problems. I have even crushed them and used them for a treatment dip once.
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Ok. I'm going with the salt method and for some kind of antibacterial/fungal medication

1. Will acriflavine be sufficient?
2. Should I combine acriflavine w/ some other medication? I've heard acriflavine is just a general all purpose disinfectant
3. Ive added 3 teaspoon/gallon dosage for the salt. If this is not high enough please let me know.

I really, really appreciate all the help! :)
 
I just got back from searching for contraindications for treating with sulfa blocks. Aside from finding unsubstantiated recommendations such as "I don't recommend it" or "Axe the sulfa", I can't find any explanation as to actual side effects of the blocks.

I did find warnings for extended immersions in concentrated sulfa dips but, nothing but recommendations for the use of blocks from turtle, herp, and vet sites.

Now, I feel better about using the XL blocks in my FRT tanks for the last 7 years.


Edit: I did find cases where cautions are issued in the case of inherent hypersensitivity such as is found in human medication uses. Some individuals are simply allergic to the med while most other are not. (Like an individual being allergic to certain antibiotics or it's components)
 
what was it in before the 20? the truth if this is the size of the tank now that could be your problem the turtle is hitting itself on the glass while turning etc they are very sensative they need alot of room and can be very scared at times and will swim fast into something and get hurt
 
RedTailKinG;3115567; said:
what was it in before the 20? the truth if this is the size of the tank now that could be your problem the turtle is hitting itself on the glass while turning etc they are very sensative they need alot of room and can be very scared at times and will swim fast into something and get hurt
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Its was in a 100 gallon glass aquarium and I was planning to sell it after it got a bit bigger. It swim pretty comfortably in the tank at the moment and I would keep it for one more year. I do agree that it cannot stay in there long term.

As for the sulfa blocks, I will look around for it and see if I can find it. At the moment just salt and a mild dosage of acriflavine.
 
In additon you need to have high ph for your FRT...
 
Ok first of no sulfa blocks, the potencial for furter damage its bigger then the possible beneficts wich are very few to say the least.
Second your turtle has stomatitis a very dangerous if untreated desiase that will gradualy infect all of its mouth and face. It is letal in the medium term. As stated above you must keep your turt warm and in very hygenic condicions. However all the above stated wont clear it by it self. The necrotic material needs to be phisicaly removed and the mouth itself desinfected. For that you will need to take your turt out of the water, imobilize it with a moist towel, open its mouth and clean the gum with a coton swab embebed with a oral antiseptic like Extril. Also your turtle its very in need of antibiotics because the bacteria that causes this tends to be very nasty (also wash your hands) so its vital that you take her to a vet. Tell the vet to take a sample of the material in the turt mouth for culture so he can figure wich antibiotic to use.
 
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