Hi, I have a diamondback terrapin that died because of an illness that I am unable to identify. He was suddenly floating on the pond lifeless with all of his skin covered with things like (maybe) fungi.
Several days ago his skin seemed normal, but he was basking more often than usual, about 90% on land and 10% in the water. He was still eating, but less than normal.
About a month before that, my mississippi map turtle which is in the same pond as the diamondback terrapin also got skin problem and was lethargic until today. I took him to the vet, the vet said nothing’s wrong with the turtle, he told me to keep the enclosure temperature warm and stable with frequent water changes, I followed the instructions with no good result. It is very hard to find reptile vet in the place that I live, so I can’t ask for other reptile vet’s opinion.
I suspected this may be due to my pond is overpopulated so that the water quality is bad. I have taken measurement by separating the turtles to different enclosures. But right now, I really need to know what really happened to my turtles and what can I do to fix this, what medications should I give and the dosage. Because it seems that another turtle is starting to develop the same symptoms as the dead diamondback terrapin.
I will attach photos of the dead diamondback terrapin here.
Thank you.
Several days ago his skin seemed normal, but he was basking more often than usual, about 90% on land and 10% in the water. He was still eating, but less than normal.
About a month before that, my mississippi map turtle which is in the same pond as the diamondback terrapin also got skin problem and was lethargic until today. I took him to the vet, the vet said nothing’s wrong with the turtle, he told me to keep the enclosure temperature warm and stable with frequent water changes, I followed the instructions with no good result. It is very hard to find reptile vet in the place that I live, so I can’t ask for other reptile vet’s opinion.
I suspected this may be due to my pond is overpopulated so that the water quality is bad. I have taken measurement by separating the turtles to different enclosures. But right now, I really need to know what really happened to my turtles and what can I do to fix this, what medications should I give and the dosage. Because it seems that another turtle is starting to develop the same symptoms as the dead diamondback terrapin.
I will attach photos of the dead diamondback terrapin here.
Thank you.
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