Adopted sideneck turtle need help

[Carolina Vivariums]

Hey everybody, someone reached out to me needing to find a home for their turtle knowing I had a lot of experience with reptiles and amphibians. They didn’t say he had any health issues and I agreed to take him once I got him I am now concerned he is not healthy here are pics. Am I️ wrong in thinking he should not be pink? Please help! Thanks!

 

[MrMarg&me]

I do not have experience with health issues in turtles. But I would have to agree that your turtle looks like it has a very uncomfortable condition. I hope someone who knows definitively will answer your question soon. I do think the best thing would be to take him to a vet for an over all exam.

 

[Moozillion]

I wish I knew what to tell you, but I have no experience with these turtles.
I second a trip to the vet- sooner rather than later.